Question

Randa ate 3/8 of a pizza, and Marvin ate 1/4 of the same pizza. What fraction of the pizza did Randa and Marvin eat?

Answer 1

5/8

Change 1/4 so that it shares a denominator with 3/8 by multiplying both numbers by two.

1x2= 2

4x2=8

3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8

Answer 2

5/8 of the pizza

Explanation:

1/4 is equal to 2/8, so if you add 1/4 and 3/8, it equals 5/8, which is the total fraction of the pizza eaten