Solve 2/3+7/8

$$\frac{ 2 }{ 3 } + \frac{ 7 }{ 8 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{37}{24}\approx 1.541666667$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 3 and 8 is 24. Convert \frac{2}{3} and \frac{7}{8} to fractions with denominator 24.

$$\frac{16}{24}+\frac{21}{24}$$

Since \frac{16}{24} and \frac{21}{24} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{16+21}{24}$$

Add 16 and 21 to get 37.

$$\frac{37}{24}$$

Factor

$$\frac{37}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 3} = 1\frac{13}{24} = 1.5416666666666667$$