1. What is the sum of $\dfrac{2}{8}$ and $\dfrac{3}{8}$? A. $\dfrac{5}{8}$
B. $\dfrac{7}{8}$
C. $\dfrac{1}{4}$
D. $\dfrac{3}{4}$
Show Answer A. $\dfrac{5}{8}$
To find the sum of fractions with common denominators (bottoms), you simply add the two numerators (tops) and keep the same denominator.