What is 3/4 + 1/8?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 3/4 + 1/8.

Answer:

3/4 + 1/8 = ⁷/₈

The answer is 7/8 (equals 0.875 as a decimal).

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 8 is 8.

LCM(4, 8) = 8

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 8:

3/4 = 6/8
1/8 = 1/8

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 6 + 1 = 7

6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8