Add 80/28 and 14/24, Solve 2 24/28 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 80/28 and 14/24

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 14/24

80/28 + 14/24 is 289/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
80/28 = 80 × 6/28 × 6 = 480/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Add the two like fractions:
480/168 + 98/168 = 480 + 98/168 = 578/168
578/168 simplified gives 289/84
So, 80/28 + 14/24 = 289/84
In mixed form: 337/84

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