Question

Find the sum and difference of 5/8 and 3/8

Answer 1

Sum=1

Difference= 1/4

Explanation:

I added them together to find the sum.

I subtracted them to find the difference.

Answer 2

see below

Explanation:

5/8+ 3/8

Since the denominator is the same, we can add the numerators

(5+3) /8 = 8/8 = 1

5/8- 3/8

Since the denominator is the same, we can subtract the numerators

(5-3) /8 = 2/8 = 1/4