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Add 3/8 and 4/32

3/8 + 4/32 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/32 + 4/32 = 12 + 4/32 = 16/32
  5. 16/32 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 3/8 + 4/32 = 1/2

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