Chapter 7: Q. 76 (page 667)

In the following exercises, add.
$\frac{7}{24} + \frac{11}{24}$

Short Answer

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The simplified expression is $\frac{3}{4}$ .

Step by step solution

Step 1. Given Information

The given expression is $\frac{7}{24} + \frac{11}{24}$ .

Step 2. Add the numerator

As the denominator is same for both the terms, add the numerator and place it over the common denominator.

$\frac{7 + 11}{24} = \frac{18}{24}$

Step 3. Represent in lowest terms

Factor the expression in the numerator and denominator then cancel out the common terms from numerator and denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 3} = \frac{3}{4}$

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