Sandra R.
asked • 10/09/14what is 2/3+5/8 in its lowest common denominator including how to solve for it when it becomes a mixed number
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Francisco P. answered • 10/09/14
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The smallest multiple of 3 and 8 is 24. 24 is the lowest denominator.
2/3 + 5/8 = (2/3)(8/8) + (5/8)(3/3) = 16/24 + 15/24 = 31/24
24 goes into 31 once with a remainder of 7, so the mixed number is 1 7/24.
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