1/8 + 1/8 Equals
Simplifying Fractions
When we add two fractions with the same denominator, we simply add the numerators (the numbers on top) and keep the same denominator. In this case, we are adding 1/8 + 1/8.
Calculating the Sum
To calculate the sum, we add the numerators:
1 + 1 = 2
So, the result of the addition is:
2/8
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 2/8 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.
2 ÷ 2 = 1 8 ÷ 2 = 4
So, the simplified fraction is:
1/4
Therefore, 1/8 + 1/8 equals 1/4.
