Question

Lincoln wants to mix 3/8 of a liter of red paint with 7/8 of a liter of blue paint to make purple paint. How many liters of purple paint will Lincoln make by mixing the two colors?

Answer 1

Answer: 1 1/4

Explanation:

Solving the fraction parts

3/8 + 7/8 = 10/8

Reducing the fraction part, 10/8

10/8= 5/4

Simplifying the fraction part, 5/4

5/4= 1 1/4

Answer 2

10/8

Explanation:

You add 7/8 + 3/8 and that equals 10/8

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