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Add 1/4 and 2/8

1/4 + 2/8 is 1/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   1/4 = 1 × 2/4 × 2 = 2/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   2/8 = 2 × 1/8 × 1 = 2/8
4. Add the two fractions:
   2/8 + 2/8 = 2 + 2/8 = 4/8
5. 4/8 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 1/4 + 2/8 = 1/2

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