Question

question 96 of 100 - multiple choice

\\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} =\\)

a \\(\frac{7}{8}\\)

b \\(\frac{4}{5}\\)

c \\(\frac{3}{8}\\)

d \\(\frac{5}{8}\\)

Explanation:

Find a common denominator

$$ \text{LCD}(2, 4, 8) = 8 $$

Convert fractions to the common denominator

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Add the numerators

$$ \frac{4}{8} + \frac{2}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{4 + 2 + 1}{8} = \frac{7}{8} $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\frac{7}{8}\) (Correct answer)
• (B) \(\frac{4}{5}\)
• (C) \(\frac{3}{8}\)
• (D) \(\frac{5}{8}\)