SOLUTION: I don't understand adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Here is the problem I need help with 3/8 + 1/4 = ?

SOLUTION: I don't understand adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Here is the problem I need help with 3/8 + 1/4 = ?

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Question 676276: I don't understand adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
Here is the problem I need help with
3/8 + 1/4 = ?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, find a common denominator.
3/8+2/8=5/8
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