SOLUTION: Can anyone explain how 1/2+1/8=5/8 how did they get the answer?

SOLUTION: Can anyone explain how 1/2+1/8=5/8 how did they get the answer?

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Question 440842: Can anyone explain how 1/2+1/8=5/8 how did they get the answer?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2 = 4/8
4/8 + 1/8 = 5/8

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