Solve 3/4+5/8=2

$$\frac { 3 } { 4 } + \frac { 5 } { 8 } = 2$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8. Convert \frac{3}{4} and \frac{5}{8} to fractions with denominator 8.

$$\frac{6}{8}+\frac{5}{8}=2$$

Since \frac{6}{8} and \frac{5}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+5}{8}=2$$

Add 6 and 5 to get 11.

$$\frac{11}{8}=2$$

Convert 2 to fraction \frac{16}{8}.

$$\frac{11}{8}=\frac{16}{8}$$

Compare \frac{11}{8} and \frac{16}{8}.

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