3/8 + 1/2 = 0.875
0.875 As a fraction is <span>equivalent to 7/8
So...... 3/8 + 1/2 = 7/8</span>
Answer:
x=4
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: 2.5 hours
Step-by-step explanation: 23.75 divided by 9.5
Answer:
B) 34/48
Step-by-step explanation:
The easiest common denominator to find is the product of the denominators you have.
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The difference is ...

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<em>Additional comment</em>
The difference numerator and denominator have a common factor of 2, so can be reduced to 17/24. The denominator 24 could have been used as the common denominator from the start.
5/6 -1/8 = 20/24 -3/24 = 17/24 . . . . reduced result
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Using the <em>least common denominator</em> does not always result in a reduced sum or difference. If some other denominator is used (as here), then you can be assured that the result will need to be reduced to get to lowest terms.