Question

Add the following fractions: 12 + 38

Answer 1

To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator.

Both 12 and 38 can be written with a denominator of 8.

To convert 12 to a fraction with a denominator of 8, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 2:

12/1 * 2/2 = 24/2.

To convert 38 to a fraction with a denominator of 8, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 1:

38/1 * 8/8 = 304/8.

Now that both fractions have a denominator of 8, we can add them:

24/2 + 304/8 = 328/8.

The simplified fraction is:

328/8 = 41/1.

Therefore, 12 + 38 = 41.