Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 29: 70

Answer

$\frac{3}{8}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{5}{16} + \frac{1}{16}$ The sum of two fractions with same denominators is the sum of their numerators over the common denominator. $\frac{5+1}{16}$ = $\frac{6}{16}$ Since 2 is the greatest common factor of 6 and 16, divide numerator and denominator by 2 $\frac{2*3}{2*8}$ = $\frac{3}{8}$
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