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What is the sum of 1/8 + 5/16 +3/8 = and can I please have step by step

User Yelsayed
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Answer:

13/16

Explanation:

(1/8) + (5/16) + (3/8) =

The denominator 8 goes into 16 twice so multiply the top and bottom numbers by 2

(1 x 2) + (5/16) + (3 x 2)

(8 x 2) (8 x 2)

2/16 + 5/16 + 6/16 = 13/16

I hope this helps!

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