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Add 2/3 and 9/8

1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/8

2/3 + 9/8 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/24 + 27/24 = 16 + 27/24 = 43/24
  5. So, 2/3 + 9/8 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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