Question

In the following exercises, add.

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

Short answer

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.

$\frac{2·3·3}{2·2·2·3}=\frac{3}{4}$