What is the sum of 3/8 7/16

13/16

Step-by-step explanation:

3/8*2 to get 6/16

6/16+7/16=13/16

13/16

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 16 and 8 is 16

For the 1st fraction, since 16 * 1 = 16,

7/16 = 7 * 1/16 * 1 = 7/16

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 * 2 = 16,

3/8 = 3 * 2/8 * 2 = 6/16

Add the two fractions:

7/16 + 6/16 = 7 + 6/16 = 13/16

Answer: 13/16