Solve 7/8+7/5

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

Evaluate

$$\frac{91}{40}=2.275$$

Solution Steps

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

$$\frac{35}{40}+\frac{56}{40}$$

Since \frac{35}{40} and \frac{56}{40} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{35+56}{40}$$

Add 35 and 56 to get 91.

$$\frac{91}{40}$$

Factor

$$\frac{7 \cdot 13}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 2\frac{11}{40} = 2.275$$