Question

Write your answers in the simplest form. 7/8 + 5/8 = ____

Answer 1

according to the explanation given above

Explanation:

after adding to get 3/2, you can still convert to mixed fraction giving you 1/1/2

OR

if you have a scientific calculator (e. g Casio) you can add by pressing ab/c on your calculator I. e 7ab/c 8 + 5ab/c 8 =1/1/2ab/c =3/2ab/c=1.5

Answer 2

Answer: 3/2.

Explanation:

since we adding frations we have to check if the denominator if it's even and with this equation, the denominator is even therefore we have to add 7/8+5/8= 12/8 The last step is to simplify. To simplify we have to divide. we have to divide by 4 leaving the fraction being 3/2 so that the final awnser * I hope this helps*