Simplest terms 1/2+ 3/8

Answer 1

To add these fractions, you need to find a common denominator. The simplest common denominator for 2 and 8 is 8.

Rewriting the fractions with the common denominator:

1/2 (which is equal to 4/8) + 3/8

Adding the numerators and keeping the common denominator:

4/8 + 3/8 = 7/8

So, the simplest term of 1/2 + 3/8 is 7/8.