Solve 5+5/17=quad23/40

$$5 + \frac { 5 } { 17 } = \quad \frac { 23 } { 40 }$$

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Solution Steps

Convert 5 to fraction \frac{85}{17}.

$$\frac{85}{17}+\frac{5}{17}=\frac{23}{40}$$

Since \frac{85}{17} and \frac{5}{17} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{85+5}{17}=\frac{23}{40}$$

Add 85 and 5 to get 90.

$$\frac{90}{17}=\frac{23}{40}$$

Least common multiple of 17 and 40 is 680. Convert \frac{90}{17} and \frac{23}{40} to fractions with denominator 680.

$$\frac{3600}{680}=\frac{391}{680}$$

Compare \frac{3600}{680} and \frac{391}{680}.

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