To solve this problem, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4.
The common denominator for these fractions is 8.
Next, we need to convert each fraction to have a denominator of 8.
1/2 is equivalent to 4/8
5/8 remains the same.
3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.
Now, we can add the fractions together.
4/8 + 5/8 + 6/8 = 15/8.
However, 15/8 is not in lowest terms, since 15 and 8 have a common factor of 1.
To reduce to lowest terms, we divide both the numerator and the denominator of 15/8 by their greatest common factor, which is 1.
15/8 รท 1/1 = 15/8.
Therefore, the total amount of time Tami spends doing these activities is 15/8 hours.
Solve this problem. Reduce to lowest terms.
After work, Tami spends 1 half of an hour on the telephone, 5 over 8 of an hour exercising, and 3 over 4 of an hour doing laundry. What is the total amount of time Tami spends doing these activities?
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