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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Multiply the whole number part (1) by the denominator (8).
1 × 8 = 8
Step 2: Add the product from Step 1 (8) to the numerator (4).
8 + 4 = 12
Step 3: Write that result (12) above the denominator. So,

Step 4: The fraction 
Can be reduced by dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD(12,8) = 4. Thus,

Kirk multiplied by 5.
-.25x • 4 = -1x
.2x • 5 = 1x
This causes the x terms to eliminate :)