Question

use the fraction strips to find the sum.
\\(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8}\\)
options:
\\(\frac{2}{16}\\)
\\(\frac{2}{8}\\)
\\(\frac{1}{16}\\)
\\(\frac{2}{4}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction addition rule

For adding fractions with the same denominator, we use the rule: $\frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a + b}{c}$, where $c
eq0$.
Here, the fraction is $\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8}$, so $a = 1$, $b = 1$, and $c = 8$.

Step2: Apply the rule

Substitute the values into the rule: $\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1 + 1}{8} = \frac{2}{8}$.

Answer:

$\frac{2}{8}$ (corresponding to the option with the blue dot, i.e., the option labeled $\frac{2}{8}$)