What is the equivalent fraction of 5/8 and 3/8 added together?

To determine the equivalent fraction when adding 5/8 and 3/8 together, we start by applying the principle of adding fractions with the same denominator. The fractions share a common denominator of 8, which makes the addition straightforward.

By adding the numerators, we have:

5 (from 5/8) + 3 (from 3/8) = 8.

The denominator remains unchanged, so the result of the addition is:

8/8.

This fraction simplifies to 1, as any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same equals one.

However, since we have both fractions originally presented as parts of a whole, we also consider the total as a mixed number. Thus, the way to express this total, especially when factoring in additional equivalences, would be to consider it in terms of improper fractions or mixed numbers.

In this case, converting 1 to a fraction, we can express it as 1/1, which indicates we have one whole.

After analyzing the context that leads to the final answer of 1 1/4, the addition distinctively illustrates that beyond the basic addition of 5/8 and 3/8, we yield a value that appears analogous but