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Add 10/8 and 14/24

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 14/24

10/8 + 14/24 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   10/8 = 10 × 3/8 × 3 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/24 + 14/24 = 30 + 14/24 = 44/24
5. 44/24 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 10/8 + 14/24 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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