how do you solve 5/8 plus 1/2
You asked:
Evaluate the expression: \(\frac{5}{8} + \frac{1}{2}\)
MathBot Answer:
\[ \frac{5}{8} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{8} = 1.125 \]
The sum can be computed by rewriting each term over a common denominator, where the least common denominator of \(\frac{5}{8}\) and \(\frac{1}{2}\) is \(8\). \[ \begin{aligned} \frac{5}{8} + \frac{1}{2} &= \frac{5 \cdot 1}{8 \cdot 1} + \frac{1 \cdot 4}{2 \cdot 4} \\ &= \frac{5 + 4}{8} \\ &= \frac{9}{8} \end{aligned} \]