Question

as a science experiment, mo and jo want to send their model rocket into space. they need $\frac{3}{8}$ cup of $h_2o$ (water) and $\frac{1}{6}$ cup of a secret - component. how much is there of these two components together? there is cup of these components together (type a whole number or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The common - denominator of 8 and 6 is 24.

Step2: Rewrite fractions

$\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3\times3}{8\times3}=\frac{9}{24}$ and $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{1\times4}{6\times4}=\frac{4}{24}$.

Step3: Add fractions

$\frac{9}{24}+\frac{4}{24}=\frac{9 + 4}{24}=\frac{13}{24}$.

Answer:

$\frac{13}{24}$