SOLUTION: Can someone help me with these two problems? (1) Add. Write the answer in the lowest terms. 3/8 + 5/8 (2) Add. Write the answer in lowest terms.

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Question 39988: Can someone help me with these two problems?
(1)
Add. Write the answer in the lowest terms.
3/8 + 5/8
(2)
Add. Write the answer in lowest terms.
5/9 + 8/9
Thank you.

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the denominators are the same, you merely add numerators...so we get
1) 3/8 + 5/8 = 8/8 = 1
2) 5/9 + 8/9 = 13/9 = 1 4/9