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Add 1/4 and 2/8

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 8 is 8

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 like 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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