Question

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find \\(\frac{1}{4} + \frac{5}{8}\\).

a. \\(\frac{7}{16}\\)

b. \\(\frac{6}{12}\\)

c. \\(\frac{7}{8}\\)

d. \\(\frac{1}{2}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Get common denominator

Rewrite $\frac{1}{4}$ as $\frac{2}{8}$ (since $4\times2=8$, so $1\times2=2$)

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{2}{8} + \frac{5}{8} = \frac{2+5}{8} = \frac{7}{8}$

Answer:

C. $\frac{7}{8}$