Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer:
17/24
Step-by-step explanation:
First, find the common denominator.
Common denominator = 24
1/12 * 2 = 2/24
5/8 * 3 = 15/24
Add.
2/24 + 15/24 = 17/24
Can 17/24 be simplified?
17/24 can not be simplified, because 17 is a prime number and 24 is not divisible by 17 without getting a decimal.