Question

Students were asked to choose their favorite subject. If 1/4 of the students chose social studies and 3/8 chose math, what fraction of students chose either social studies or math?​

Answer 1

20/32 students chose either math or social studies.

Solution:

1/4 is equivalent to 8/32 and 3/8 is equivalent to 12/32 if you add them you get 20/32.