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Add 9/8 and 7/24

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 7/24

9/8 + 7/24 is 17/12.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/24 + 7/24 = 27 + 7/24 = 34/24
  5. 34/24 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 9/8 + 7/24 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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