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.
Add the following fractions: 12 + 38
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