Add the following
3/8 + 1/4
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
1
4
=
1 × 2
4 × 2
=
2
8
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
3
8
=
3 × 1
8 × 1
=
3
8
Add the two like fractions:
2
8
+
3
8
=
2 + 3
8
=
5
8
So, 1/4 + 3/8 = 5/8
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Step-by-step explanation:
3/8+1/4 = 3*4/8*4 + 1*8/4*8 .....( multiplying and dividing 3/4 by 4 and 1/4 by 8)
= 12/32 + 8/32
= (12+18)1/32.....factor denominator out
=(20)1/32
=20/32 = 5/8