(5)/(8)+(3)/(4) - adding of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 5/8 + 3/4 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8
• 5/8 = (1*5)/(1*8) = 5/8
• 3/4 = (2*3)/(2*4) = 6/8
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 5/8 + 3/4 = 5/8 + 6/8
• (5+6)/8 = 11/8

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{5}{8 }+\frac{ 3}{4 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8

$ \frac{5}{8 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(1*8)} =\frac{ 5}{8} $

$ \frac{3}{4 }= \frac{(2*3)}{(2*4)} =\frac{ 6}{8} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{5}{8 }+\frac{ 3}{4 }=\frac{ 5}{8 }+\frac{ 6}{8} $

$ \frac{(5+6)}{8 }=\frac{ 11}{8} $

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