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What is the sum (2/5x + 5/8) + (1/5x - 1/4)

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Answer:

I think its B bc I took the test

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Answer:

3/5x+3/8

Explanation:

Start by adding the x values together. This is easy because they have the same base (5). Since one is 2/5 and the other is 1/5, the sum is 3/5. This next part with the x-free fractions is fairly easy, if you recognize that 5/8 and -1/4 can be changed so that they have the same base. Simply multiply both the numerator and denominator of -1/4 by 2, which gives you -2/8. Then subtract this from 5/8, and get 3/8.

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