Question

What does 5/8 + 4/5 equal as a fraction

Answer 1

Convert the fractions so the have a common denominator - 40

5/8 = 25/40

4/5 = 32/40

5/8 + 4/5 = 25/40 + 32/40 = 57/40 or 1 17/40

Answer 2

1 17/40

Explanation:

5/8+4/5

We need to get a common denominator of 40

5/6 * 5/5 = 25/40

4/5*8/8 =32/40

25/40 + 32/40 = 57/40

57/40 = 40/40 + 17/40 = 1 17/40