Solution for 3/8 + 16/24 =

The LCM (least common multiple) is 24 so let's change 3/8 to 24ths

3 x 3 = 9

8 x 3 24

Now lets add 9/24 and 16/24 and we get 25/24 which is an improper fraction.

We will divide 25 by 24 and get 1 with a remainder of 1. We put the remainder over the denominator to get our final answer of 1 1

24

change 3/8 to 24ths = 9/24

9/24 + 16/24 = 25/24 or 1 1/24

you change the fractions to 24ths because that is the Lowest Common Multiple of both fractions.