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What is the sum? Express your answer in lowest terms. 3/8 + 5/16

What is the sum? Express your answer in lowest terms. 3/8 + 5/16
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What is the sum?

Express your answer in lowest terms. 3/8 + 5/16

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User George Pavelka
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3/8 + 5/16

Convert 3/8 to a denominator of 16:

3 * 2 = 6
8 * 2 = 16

6/16 + 5/16

Add the numerators and keep the denominator:

11/16
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