Solve 1/8+1/2=1/8+4/8

$$\frac{ 1 }{ 8 } + \frac{ 1 }{ 2 } = \frac{ 1 }{ 8 } + \frac{ 4 }{ 8 }$$

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Solution Steps

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

$$\frac{1}{8}+\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{4}{8}$$

Since \frac{1}{8} and \frac{4}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{1+4}{8}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{4}{8}$$

Add 1 and 4 to get 5.

$$\frac{5}{8}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{4}{8}$$

Since \frac{1}{8} and \frac{4}{8} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{5}{8}=\frac{1+4}{8}$$

Add 1 and 4 to get 5.

$$\frac{5}{8}=\frac{5}{8}$$

Compare \frac{5}{8} and \frac{5}{8}.

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