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Add 7/24 and 14/9

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

7/24 + 14/9 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/72 + 112/72 = 21 + 112/72 = 133/72
5. So, 7/24 + 14/9 = 133/72
   In mixed form: 161/72

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