(11)/(12)+(5)/(8)
To add fractions, the denominators must be equal. The denominators can be made equal by finding the least common denominator (LCD). In this case, the LCD is 24. Next, multiply each fraction by a factor of 1 that will create the LCD in each of the fractions.
(5)/(8)*(3)/(3)+(11)/(12)*(2)/(2)
Complete the multiplication to produce a denominator of 24 in each expression.
(15)/(24)+(22)/(24)
Combine the numerators of all fractions that have common denominators.
(15+22)/(24)
Add 22 to 15 to get 37.
(37)/(24)