Question

14. Evaluate: 1/2 + 3/4 + 5/8

a) 8/15
b) 7/15
c)15/8
d) 15/7​

Answer 1

Answer:

option c

Step-by-step explanation:

lcm=8

4+6+5/8

15/8

Answer 2

$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{8}$

take LCM

LCM = 8

$= \frac{1(4) + 3(2) + 5(1)}{8} \\ \\ = \frac{4 + 6 + 5}{8} \\ \\ = \frac{15}{8}$

c) 15/8 is the answer