Last month, Steven had $4285.68 that he divided into several bank accounts. He deposited 3/8 into an account to save for college. He deposited 1/4 into another account to save for a car.

How much money did he deposit to save for college and a car altogether?

PLEASE HELP ME???

Question

Last month, Steven had $4285.68 that he divided into several bank accounts. He deposited 3/8  into an account to save for college. He deposited 1/4   into another account to save for a car.  
 
How much money did he deposit to save for college and a car altogether?

PLEASE HELP ME???

tkhunny · Answer

$\dfrac{3}{8}+\dfrac{1}{4} =\;$??

winsteria · Answer

4 OVER 12 ???
OR 2 OVER 6 ???

tkhunny · Answer

I KNOW you have added fractions, before.  That is what is needed, here.

Common denominator?  Go!

winsteria · Answer

I'm so confussed