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use the lowest common denominator to add the following fractions. give the final answer in simplest terms. 3/4 + 1/8

User Sam Ben
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The lowest common denominator is 8

Multiply 2 to numerator & denominator of 3/4

(3/4)(2/2) = 6/8

Combine like terms

6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8

7/8 is your answer

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User Mathieu Hausherr
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