Question

ADDING FRACTIONS:

Find the value of the expression in lowest terms.

   4      3
   --- + --- =
   11      8

Answer 1

Let's first convert the denominators into one both fractions can have. I usually just multiply the two denoninators.

11 x 8 = 88

8 x 11 = 88

Then I multiply the numerators by what I multiply their denominators by to get 88.

4 x 8 =32

3 x 11 = 33

32/88 + 33/88 = 65/88

65/88

I can't find number that can simplify 65/88, so I think that's the lowest terms!

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Here is your answer:

• 
  `(4)/(11) + (3)/(8)`

• 
  `(4)/(11)* 8 = (32)/(88)+(3)/(8) * 11 =(33)/(88)`
• 
  `32 + 33 = 65 =(65)/(88)`

• 
  `= (65)/(88)`

Therefore the answer is "65/88."

Hope this helps!