Question

Rex and Gavin were splitting nachos. Rex ate 5/6 of the nachos

and Gavin ate of the nachos.
1/8
What fraction of the nachos did they eat together?

Answer 1

Answer: 23/24

Explanation:

1) Set up the equation

`(5)/(6) + (1)/(8)=?`

2) Set the fractions equal to each other

Find a number that can make both denominators the same.

What I found is that both numbers can multiply by 24! By multiplying the same number on the denominator and numerator (
`(4)/(4)`), the fraction doesn't change.

`(4)/(4) * (5)/(6) + (1)/(8) * (3)/(3) =?\\(20)/(24) + (3)/(24)=?`

3) Add up the fractions

`(23)/(24)}=?`