Add 3/4 and 5/8
3/4 + 5/8 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
3/4 = 3 × 2/4 × 2 = 6/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
5/8 = 5 × 1/8 × 1 = 5/8 - Add the two like fractions:
6/8 + 5/8 = 6 + 5/8 = 11/8 - So, 3/4 + 5/8 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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