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Add 14/15 and 9/8

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

14/15 + 9/8 is 247/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/120 + 135/120 = 112 + 135/120 = 247/120
5. So, 14/15 + 9/8 = 247/120
   In mixed form: 27/120

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