The sum of 1/8 and 3/8 is 1/2
1.5 or 1 + 1 over 2
2 over 8
3/8 + 1/8 = 1/2
3/6 = 1/2, 12/12 = 1 So their sum is 1 1/2
The sum of 1/8 and 3/8 is 1/2
1.5 or 1 + 1 over 2
2 over 8
The sum of 2/3 and 1/2 is 1 1/6
6/3 or 2
3/8 + 1/8 = 1/2
13/12
13 over 12
3/6 = 1/2, 12/12 = 1 So their sum is 1 1/2
The sum of -1/15 and -3/5 is -2/3
1/6 + 2/3 + 1/4 = 2/12 + 8/12 + 3/12 = 13/12 = 1 1/12
2/9 + 1/3 = 2/9 + 3/9 - Note the equivalence of the fraction 1/3 & 3/9 Add the numerators 5/9 The Answer . 5/9 = 0.555.... ( recurring to infinity as a decimal).