Solve 3/2+1/8

$$\frac { 3 } { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { 8 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{13}{8}=1.625$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 8 is 8. Convert \frac{3}{2} and \frac{1}{8} to fractions with denominator 8.

$$\frac{12}{8}+\frac{1}{8}$$

Since \frac{12}{8} and \frac{1}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{12+1}{8}$$

Add 12 and 1 to get 13.

$$\frac{13}{8}$$

Factor

$$\frac{13}{2 ^ {3}} = 1\frac{5}{8} = 1.625$$