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How to add 5/8+2/5 in simplest form

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Answer:

1 1/40

Explanation:

5/8 + 2/5

The common denominator is 40

5/8 * 5/5 = 25/40

2/5 *8/8 = 16/40

5/8 + 2/5

25/40 +16/40

41/40

40/40 + 1/ 40

1+ 1/40

1 1/40

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