Question

$\frac{5}{8}+\frac{1}{8}=?$
(a) $\frac{3}{8}$
(b) $\frac{3}{4}$
(c) 6
(d) none of these

Answer 1

(b) $\frac{3}{4}$

Explanation:

Addition of like fractions = Sum of the numerators / Common denominator
= $\frac{5}{8}+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{(5+1)}{8}=\frac{{\cancel{6}}^3}{{\cancel{8}}_4}=\frac{3}{4}$