1. The problem is to complete the addition pyramid where each number above is the sum of the two numbers directly below it.
2. The bottom row has three fractions: $\frac{1}{4}$, $\frac{1}{8}$, and $\frac{1}{3}$.
3. Calculate the two numbers in the middle row:
- Left middle box: $\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{2}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$
- Right middle box: $\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{24} + \frac{8}{24} = \frac{11}{24}$
4. The top box is the sum of the two middle boxes:
$$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{11}{24} = \frac{9}{24} + \frac{11}{24} = \frac{20}{24} = \frac{5}{6}$$
5. The problem states the top box is 1, but our calculation shows $\frac{5}{6}$. This suggests the top box should be $\frac{5}{6}$ to be consistent with the sums.
Final completed pyramid:
Bottom row: $\frac{1}{4}$, $\frac{1}{8}$, $\frac{1}{3}$
Middle row: $\frac{3}{8}$, $\frac{11}{24}$
Top row: $\frac{5}{6}$
Addition Pyramid
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