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7 2/5 + 8 1/8 =
write the answer in simplest form

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User Corin
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Hi there! First, let’s convert the fractions into LCD by finding the LCM of 5 and 8, which is 40. Concert the fractions into 7 16/40 and 8 5/40. When you add both numbers, you get 15 21/40 and that is in simplest form. The sum is 15 21/40.
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User Matt Leyland
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(621)/(40)

I hope that helped, Good luck! (:
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User Matiu
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