3/5 plus 1/8 as a Fraction
To add 3/5 and 1/8, we need to find a common denominator between the two fractions. The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 8 is 40. Therefore, we can convert both fractions to have a denominator of 40.
Converting 3/5
To convert 3/5 to have a denominator of 40, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 8:
3/5 = (3 x 8)/(5 x 8) = 24/40
Converting 1/8
To convert 1/8 to have a denominator of 40, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 5:
1/8 = (1 x 5)/(8 x 5) = 5/40
Adding the Fractions
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them:
24/40 + 5/40 = 29/40
Therefore, 3/5 plus 1/8 as a fraction is 29/40.
