Question

3/8 plus 1/2
Fractions

Answer 1

We have to make sure the denominators are equal.

Since 2 is evenly divided by 8, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 1 by 4, and get 4, then we multiply 2 by 4 and get 8.

x4

So you multply 1/2 4/8 (muliply numerator)

x4

1/2 x 4/8 (multiply denominator

now 3/8+4/8

since denominators match you can add

3+4=7 so its 7/8

Answer 2

7/8

Explanation:

To add the fractions, find the LCD and then combine.