\(\frac{4}{5}\) + \(\frac{1}{8}\)
First, find the least common denominator (LCD) of the two fractions.
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
The LCD is 40.
Second, make the denominators the same as the LCD. / Your problem should look like: \(\frac{4x8}{5x8}\) + \(\frac{1x5}{8x5}\)
Third, simplify so that the denominators are the same. / Your problem should look like: \(\frac{32}{40}\) + \(\frac{5}{40}\)
Fourth, join the denominators. / Your problem should look like: \(\frac{32+5}{40}\)
Fifth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: \(\frac{37}{40}\)
Answer as fraction: \(\frac{37}{40}\)
Answer as decimal: 0.925
