max read 1/8 of his book on Monday and 1/6 of his book on Tuesday. what fraction of his book did he read altogether on these days

Answer :

1/8 + 1/6
= 1 x 3 + 1 x 4
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8 x 3 6 x 4

= 3/24 + 4/24
= 3 + 4
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24
= 7/24