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13. Solve the following equation and simplify, if possible: 7/8 + 5/12​

User GivenPie
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Answer:

31/24

Explanation:

now we need to convert the denominator of the 2 fractions to the same so a common factor is: 24

7/8=21/24

5/12=10/24

so: 21/24+10/24=31/24

31/24 is not able to be simplified so thats ur answer

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User Abarnert
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7/8+5/12 is 12/20 GCF of 4 and it simplifies to 3/5
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