1 3/8 + 1 7/8
First, since our denominators are both the same, this problem is much more easier. There would be a longer process if the denominators were not the same. To start off, we can go ahead and add our whole numbers. (Whole numbers: in simpler words, the number in front of the fraction. In this case, it would be 1 and 1).
Second, we can now join our denominators together to make one fraction instead of having two. Like I said, this is MUCH easier since our denominators are the same. We can then add 3 + 7 to get 10.
Third, we now need to convert 10/8 into a mixed fraction. To do this, we divide the numerator by the denominator. (10 ÷ 8 = 1 with a remainder of 2). Make sure to add the whole numbers.
Fourth, thankfully this is our last step. We need to simplify 2/8 down into its simplest form. To do so, we will need to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and the denominator.
Factors of 2: 1, 2
Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8
Looking at the listed factors of each number, 2 is our GCF. We can now divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF we recently found which was 2.
We have now found the answer to our problem. Don't forget to include the whole number in front of it.
Answer in fraction form:
Answer in decimal form:
