Question

What is 5/8 + 2/3? show me the work please.

Answer 1

The sum between two fractions with different denominators can be solved by multiplying the numerator by the denominator and denominator by the numerator. Look,

5/8 + 2/3 = ( 15 + 16 ) / 24 = 31 / 24

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Answer 2

Hello!

Answer: 31/24 *answer must have a fraction.*

Step-by-step explanation:

First, multiply by the numbers by the denominator.

5*3=15

8*2=16

15/24+16/24

Since the denominator are equal, it should be combine by the fractions.

15/24+16/24=31/24

Add by the numbers.

15+16=31

Answer: 31/24

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