To add 1/2 and 3/8, you need to find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 2 and 8 is 8.
In order to do this, you need to convert both fractions to have the same denominator.
For 1/2, you can multiply the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 4/8.
Now, add the two fractions: 4/8 + 3/8 = 7/8.
Therefore, 1/2 + 3/8 = 7/8.
1/2 + 3/8
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