Solve 3/5+7/8=

$$\frac { 3 } { 5 } + \frac { 7 } { 8 } =$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{59}{40}=1.475$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 5 and 8 is 40. Convert \frac{3}{5} and \frac{7}{8} to fractions with denominator 40.

$$\frac{24}{40}+\frac{35}{40}$$

Since \frac{24}{40} and \frac{35}{40} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{24+35}{40}$$

Add 24 and 35 to get 59.

$$\frac{59}{40}$$

Factor

$$\frac{59}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 1\frac{19}{40} = 1.475$$