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How do you workout the fraction 3/4 + 1/8

User Deonne
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Answer:


(7)/(8) or
\mathrm{Decimal:\ }\:0.875

Explanation:


(3)/(4)+(1)/(8)

lcm of 4 and 8 is 8

adjust the fraction base on the lcm


=(6)/(8)+(1)/(8)


\mathrm{Apply\:the\:fraction\:rule}:
(a)/(c)+(b)/(c)=(a+b)/(c)


\mathrm{Add\:the\:numbers:}\:6+1=7


=(7)/(8)

User Derrick Turk
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Answer:

The LCM for 4 and 8 is 8. Add both numerator and rewrite it in a single form. By using LCM method, 7/8 is the equivalent fraction by adding 3/4 and 1/8.

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