Solve 8/5+12/7

$$\frac{ 8 }{ 5 } + \frac{ 12 }{ 7 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{116}{35}\approx 3.314285714$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 5 and 7 is 35. Convert \frac{8}{5} and \frac{12}{7} to fractions with denominator 35.

$$\frac{56}{35}+\frac{60}{35}$$

Since \frac{56}{35} and \frac{60}{35} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{56+60}{35}$$

Add 56 and 60 to get 116.

$$\frac{116}{35}$$

Factor

$$\frac{2 ^ {2} \cdot 29}{5 \cdot 7} = 3\frac{11}{35} = 3.3142857142857145$$