Question

Find the sum of 1/3+1/8

Answer 1

Answer:11/24

Explanation:

When adding fractions, you need to find the lcm of the denominator.

In this case, the lcm for 3 and 8 is 24 so you would do:

1*8

3*8

and

1*3

8*3

so you would get

8/24+3/24

which equals 11/24

Answer 2

11/24

Explanation:

1/3 + 1/8

find the common denominator

that would be 24

now cross multiply

8/24+ 3/24= 11/24