Question 75169
{{{2/3 + 1/8}}}
{{{2/3 + 1/8}}}When adding fractions, we need to have a common denominator. The common denominator between 3 and 8 is 24 (3*8=24)
{{{highlight(8/8)(2/3) + highlight(3/3)(1/8)}}}Multiply each term by the indicated term to get to a common denominator.
{{{16/24 + 3/24}}}
{{{(16+ 3)/24}}}
{{{19/24}}}This the reduced form
So 
{{{2/3 + 1/8=19/24}}}