What is 3/8 + 5/8?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 3/8 + 5/8.

Answer:

3/8 + 5/8 = ¹/₁

The answer is 1/1 (equals 1 as a decimal).

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 8 is 8.

LCM(8, 8) = 8

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 8:

3/8 = 3/8
5/8 = 5/8

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 3 + 5 = 8

3/8 + 5/8 = 8/8

4. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (8):

8/8 = 1/1