How to solve 3/8 + 25/24

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{3}{8}+\frac{25}{24}$$

$\frac{17}{12}\approx 1.416666667$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $24$ is $24$. Convert $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{25}{24}$ to fractions with denominator $24$.

$$\frac{9}{24}+\frac{25}{24}$$

Since $\frac{9}{24}$ and $\frac{25}{24}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{9+25}{24}$$

Add $9$ and $25$ to get $34$.

$$\frac{34}{24}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{34}{24}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$\frac{17}{12}$$

$\frac{17}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 3} = 1\frac{5}{12} = 1.4166666666666667$