3/8 +1/2

To add the fractions \( \frac{3}{8} \) and \( \frac{1}{2} \), we first need a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) of 8 and 2 is 8. Now, we can convert \( \frac{1}{2} \) to a fraction with a denominator of 8: \[ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 4}{2 \times 4} = \frac{4}{8} \] Now, we can add the two fractions: \[ \frac{3}{8} + \frac{4}{8} = \frac{3 + 4}{8} = \frac{7}{8} \] So, \( \frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{8} \).