Solve 3/8+73/5

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

Evaluate

$$\frac{319}{40}=7.975$$

Solution Steps

Multiply 7 and 5 to get 35.

$$\frac{3}{8}+\frac{35+3}{5}$$

Add 35 and 3 to get 38.

$$\frac{3}{8}+\frac{38}{5}$$

Least common multiple of 8 and 5 is 40. Convert \frac{3}{8} and \frac{38}{5} to fractions with denominator 40.

$$\frac{15}{40}+\frac{304}{40}$$

Since \frac{15}{40} and \frac{304}{40} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{15+304}{40}$$

Add 15 and 304 to get 319.

$$\frac{319}{40}$$

Factor

$$\frac{11 \cdot 29}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 7\frac{39}{40} = 7.975$$