How do you do 1/8 the sum of 23 and 17
You add 23 and 17: 23 + 17= 40 Then you find 1/8 of 40:1/8 * 40/1= 5
\(\sf 23+17=40 \\ \\ \frac{1}{8}*40= \frac{40}{8}=\boxed{\sf 5}\)