Question

In which situation can be represented by 1/2 3/4 equal 3/8

a) Adding tions
b) Multiplying tions
c) Dividing tions
d) Subtracting tions

Answer 1

The situation that can be represented by 1/2 + 3/4 = 3/8 is subtracting fractions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation that can be represented by 1/2 + 3/4 equal 3/8 is d) Subtracting fractions.

When subtracting fractions, you need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 8. So we need to convert 1/2 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 8. Multiplying the denominator (2) by 4 gives us 8, so we multiply the numerator (1) by 4 as well, resulting in 4/8.

Now we can subtract the fractions: 4/8 - 3/8 = 1/8. Therefore, the situation can be represented by 1/2 - 3/4 = 3/8.