Solve 3/4+7/8

$$\frac { 3 } { 4 } + \frac { 7 } { 8 }$$

Evaluate

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

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8. Convert \frac{3}{4} and \frac{7}{8} to fractions with denominator 8.

$$\frac{6}{8}+\frac{7}{8}$$

Since \frac{6}{8} and \frac{7}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+7}{8}$$

Add 6 and 7 to get 13.

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

Factor

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