[tex] \frac{4}{5} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{1}{8} [/tex]
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: [tex] \frac{4x8}{5x8} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{1x5}{8x5} [/tex]
Third, simplify so that the denominators are the same. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{32}{40} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{5}{40} [/tex]
Fourth, join the denominators. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{32+5}{40} [/tex]
Fifth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{37}{40} [/tex]
Answer as fraction: [tex] \frac{37}{40} [/tex]
Answer as decimal: 0.925
