Question

Pls help me with this fraction problem

Answer 1

23 19/24

Explanation:

Given function:

• 14 3/8 + 9 5/12

Convert each fraction terms into mixed number:

• 
  `14(3)/(8)=(115)/(8)`

• 
  `9(5)/(12)=(113)/(12)`

Convert into similar denominator:

• 
  `(115)/(8)=(345)/(24)`

• 
  `(113)/(12)=(226)/(24)`

Combine the fraction terms:

• 
  `(345)/(24)+(226)/(24)=(571)/(24)`

Simplifly the fraction:

• 
  `(571)/(24)=23(19)/(24)`

Therefore, 14 3/8+9 5/12=23 19/24.

Answer 2

Find LCM for denominator (24):
14 9/24+9 10/24
= 23 19/24