What is 3/4 + 5/8?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 3/4 + 5/8.

Answer:

3/4 + 5/8 = ¹¹/₈ or 1 ³/₈

The answer is 11/8 or 1 3/8 as a mixed number (equals 1.375 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
5/8 = 5/8

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 6 + 5 = 11

6/8 + 5/8 = 11/8