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Add 1/4 and 1/8

1/4 + 1/8 is 3/8.

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

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