Question

How do you do 1/8 the sum of 23 and 17

Answer 1

You add 23 and 17:
23 + 17= 40
Then you find 1/8 of 40:
1/8 * 40/1= 5

Answer 2

`\sf 23+17=40 \\ \\ (1)/(8)*40= (40)/(8)=\boxed{\sf 5}`