Answers

Add 1/3 and 4/8

1/3 + 4/8 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
4. Add the two fractions:
   8/24 + 12/24 = 8 + 12/24 = 20/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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