SOLUTION: Im having a hard time solving this question. Find the sum of one-eighth,three-fourths,and one-sixth.Express the sum as a fraction

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: Im having a hard time solving this question. Find the sum of one-eighth,three-fourths,and one-sixth.Express the sum as a fraction      Log On


   

Question 244127: Im having a hard time solving this question.
Find the sum of one-eighth,three-fourths,and one-sixth.Express the sum as a fraction
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember when adding factions a%2Fb%2Bc%2Fd=%28ad%2Bbc%29%2Fbd
1%2F8+%2B+3%2F4+%2B+1%2F6
%284%2B24%29%2F%288%2A4%29+%2B+1%2F6
28%2F32+%2B+1%2F6
7%2F8%2B1%2F6 Reduce 28/32 by common number of 4
%2842%2B8%29%2F48
50%2F48
25%2F24Reduce 28/32 by common number of 2
Does that make any sense?