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Add 1/3 and 2/8

1/3 + 2/8 is 7/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 3 and 8 is 24Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
Add the two like fractions:8/24 + 6/24 = 8 + 6/24 = 14/24
14/24 simplified gives 7/12
So, 1/3 + 2/8 = 7/12

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