QuestionEvaluate. Write your answer as a fraction.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. We are given three fractions: , , and .
2. We need to find the sum of these fractions and express the result as a single fraction.
STEP 2
1. Find a common denominator.
2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.
3. Add the fractions.
4. Simplify the resulting fraction if necessary.
STEP 3
Identify the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions , , and .
- The denominators are , , and .
- The least common multiple of , , and is .
STEP 4
Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator .
- Convert to an equivalent fraction with denominator :
$ \frac{3}{10} = \frac{3 \times 4}{10 \times 4} = \frac{12}{40}
\]
- Convert to an equivalent fraction with denominator :
$ \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1 \times 5}{8 \times 5} = \frac{5}{40}
\]
- Convert to an equivalent fraction with denominator :
$ \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 10}{4 \times 10} = \frac{30}{40}
\]
STEP 5
Add the fractions , , and .
STEP 6
Simplify the fraction if necessary.
- Since and have no common factors other than , is already in its simplest form.
The sum of the fractions is:
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