Answer:
x = 7/8 = 0.875
Explanation:
x - 5/8 = 1/4
(Add 5/8 to both sides.)
x = 1/4 + 5/8
(Least common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8. Convert 1/4 and 5/8 to fractions with denominator 8.)
x = 2/8 + 5/8
(Since 2/8 and 5/8 have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.)
x = 2 + 5/8
(Add 2 and 5 to get 7)
x = 7/8