Question

there are two identical fridges for desserts. one of the fridge has 5/8 of its room left and the other fridge is only 1/8 full. how much room is left?

Answer 1

Answer:

Read below.

Step-by-step explanation:

First fridge: $\frac{8}{8} -\frac{5}{8} =\frac{3}{8}$

Second fridge: $\frac{8}{8} -\frac{1}{8} =\frac{7}{8}$

$\frac{7}{8} +\frac{3}{8} = \frac{10}{8} = 1 \frac{2}{8}=1\frac{1}{4}$

Combined $1 \frac{1}{4}$ fridge space is left.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 + 7/8= 1.5 or 1  1/2