To find 1/8 + 1/2, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator of 8 and 2 is 8.
1/8 + 1/2 = 1/8 + 4/8 = 5/8
Therefore, 1/8 + 1/2 = 5/8.
In the context of the problem, the sum 5/8 represents the total amount of the cinnamon and sugar mixture Micah's recipe makes.
Micah is making a cinnamon and sugar mixture to sprinkle on toast. His recipe uses 1/8 cup of cinnamon and 1/2 cup of sugar. Find 1/8+1/2 and interpret this sum in the context of the problem.(1 point)
cup. This is the total amount of cinnamon sugar the recipe makes.
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