Question

Perform the indicated operation 1 2/3 + 5 3/8

Answer 1

7 1/24

Explanation:

Here we have two fractions of different denominators, and need the LCD.

Multiplying 3 and 8 results in 24, the LCD. Thus, we're adding:

1 16/24 + 5 9/24

which comes out to 6 25/24, or, more properly, 7 1/24