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3/5 + 1/4 = what is it

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Answer: 17/20

Explanation:
you find the common denominator: 20.
So 3/5 turns into 12/20
And 1/4 turns into 5/20

Then add the new (but technically the same) fractions:
12/20 + 5/20 = 17/20

Since you can’t simplify, that’s your answer.
User Bhavin Vaghela
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3*4 + 1*5 / 5*4=
12+5/20=
17/20
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