How do you workout the fraction 3/4 + 1/8

Mathematics

2 answers:

Lorico [155]2 years ago

8 0

Answer:

$\frac{7}{8}$ or $\mathrm{Decimal:\ }\:0.875$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{4}+\frac{1}{8}$

lcm of 4 and 8 is 8

adjust the fraction base on the lcm

$=\frac{6}{8}+\frac{1}{8}$

$\mathrm{Apply\:the\:fraction\:rule}:$ $\frac{a}{c}+\frac{b}{c}=\frac{a+b}{c}$

$\mathrm{Add\:the\:numbers:}\:6+1=7$

$=\frac{7}{8}$

Svetradugi [14.3K]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

The LCM for 4 and 8 is 8. Add both numerator and rewrite it in a single form. By using LCM method, 7/8 is the equivalent fraction by adding 3/4 and 1/8.

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