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What is 1/8 + 2/8?

What is 1/8 + 2/8?

Here's how you add

1
8
+
2
8

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 2 = 3

Answer:

3
8

Step 2

Now, do we need to simplify this fraction?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

No good. 5 is larger than 3. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/8 + 2/8

1
8
+
2
8
=
3
8
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