Add. Simplify the answer and write the answer as a mixed number if appropriate. 3/8 + 2/3

Answer 1

To add 3/8 and 2/3, we need to find a common denominator.

The common denominator for 8 and 3 is 24.

So, we rewrite the fractions with the denominator of 24:

3/8 = 9/24
2/3 = 16/24

Now, we can add the fractions:

9/24 + 16/24 = 25/24

So, 3/8 + 2/3 = 25/24