Question

Adding and subtracting unlike fractions in word functions

A cupcake recipe calls for 1/4 tablespoons of salt and 1/8 tablespoons of vanilla. How many tablespoons of salt and vanilla are required? ​

Answer 1

3/8 tablespoons

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to make each fraction a common denominator.

So we get 1/4 into 2/8 and we have 1/8

So we add and get 3/8