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4 the numerical expression below will help bernadette determine the number of ounces of flour she needs for a recipe.
$3 \times \left(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{4}\
ight)$
what is the value of the expression?
f $1 \frac{1}{8}$ g $\frac{6}{12}$ h $1 \frac{3}{8}$ j $\frac{7}{8}$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate inside parentheses

$\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$

Step2: Multiply by 3

$3 \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{9}{8} = 1\frac{1}{8}$

Answer:

F $1\frac{1}{8}$