Question

Add 1/4 + 3/8. A. 4/12 B. 5/8 C. 1/2 D. 1/3

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

given

`(1)/(4)` +
`(3)/(8)`

before adding we require both fractions to have a common denominator

multiplying the numerator/ denominator of
`(1)/(4)` by 2

=
`(1(2))/(4(2))` +
`(3)/(8)`

=
`(2)/(8)` +
`(3)/(8)`

now add the numerators , over the common denominator of 8

=
`(2+3)/(8)`

=
`(5)/(8)`