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Add 1/2 and 3/8

1/2 + 3/8 is 7/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 2 and 8 is 8Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,1/2 = 1 × 4/2 × 4 = 4/8
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,3/8 = 3 × 1/8 × 1 = 3/8
Add the two like fractions:4/8 + 3/8 = 4 + 3/8 = 7/8
So, 1/2 + 3/8 = 7/8

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