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5/8 + 2/8 + 7/8 write sum in simplest form

User Ben Hoyt
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Answer: 1 3/4 or 1.75

Explanation:

5/8 + 2/8 + 7/8 = 14/8

8/8 = 1

6/8 = 3/4

so 14/8 = 1 3/4 or 1.75

User Mszalbach
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Answer:

1 3/4

Explanation:

5/8+2/8+7/8 = 5+2+7/8 = 14/8 = 1 6/8 = 1 3/4 or 1.75

User Stamhaney
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