Question

Perform the indicated operation 2/3 + 3/8

Answer 1

We need to find a common denominator so we can add this together.

What multiple of 8 has 3 as a factor? 2 x 8 = 16. No. 3 x 8 = 24. Yes.

So multiply 2/3 by 1 using 8/8 and 3/8 by 1 using 3/3.

16/24 + 9/24 = 25/24 or 1 & 1/24

Answer 2

To add fractions, find the LCD and then combine

Exact Form:

25/24

Decimal Form:

1.0416

Mixed Number Form:

1 1/24

Hope this helps! :)

~Zane