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Complete the number sentence:
7 2/5 + ___ = 8

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Answer:

3/5

Explanation:

7 2/5 + ___ = 8

(As on left side there is 7 2/5 on right side it will be -7 2/5)

=> ____ = 8 - 7 2/5

(Converting - 7 2/5 to improper fraction that is -37/5)

=> ____ = 8 - 37/5

=> ____ = (40 - 37)/5

=> ____ = 3/5

Hence,

3/5 is the answer

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