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What is 3/8 + 1/8?

What is 3/8 + 1/8?

This is how to add

3
8
+
1
8

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

3 + 1 = 4

Now we have an answer.

4
8

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

4
8
÷ 2 =
2
4

So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

2
4
÷ 2 =
1
2

So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again.

No good. 2 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 3/8 + 1/8

3
8
+
1
8
=
1
2
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