Fareed wants to add $\frac { 1 } { 4 } + \frac { 5 } { 8 }$.

1. Add the fractions by using a Giant One to create a common denominator.

   Hint 1 (a):

   What do you need to multiply the first term by so that the denominator is equal to $8$?

   Hint 2 (a):

   Multiplying the denominator by $2$ gives us $8$. Now use a Giant One to solve the problem.

   $\frac{1}{4} \:\cdot$$=\frac{2}{8}$

   More Help (a):

   Now that both fractions have the same denominator, you can add the fractions together by adding the numerator and keeping the denominator.

   $\frac{2}{8}+\frac{5}{8}=?$

   Answer (a):

   $\frac{7}{8}$

2. How can factors help you find a common denominator?

   Answer (b):

   Four is a factor of eight. So eight can be a common denominator.