To add the fractions $\frac{1}{6}$ and $\frac{7}{8}$, follow these steps:

1. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD): The denominators are 6 and 8. The LCD of 6 and 8 is 24.

2. Convert the fractions to have the same denominator:

   • $\frac{1}{6}$ becomes $\frac{4}{24}$ because $1 \times 4 = 4$ and $6 \times 4 = 24$.
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