1. **State the problem:** Add the fractions $\frac{2}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$. 2. **Recall the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator:** When denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the denominator unchanged. 3. **Apply the rule:** $$\frac{2}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{2+3}{8}$$ 4. **Simplify the numerator:** $$\frac{5}{8}$$ 5. **Final answer:** The sum of $\frac{2}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ is $\frac{5}{8}$.