Question

Of the pets in the pet show,

5
8
are cats.
4
5
of the cats are calico cats.

What fraction of the pets are calico cats?

Enter the fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

1 17/40

Explanation:

`(5)/(8) + (4)/(5) \\`

Find the common denominator, which is 40

so then 5/8 = 25/40 and 4/5 = 32/40

`(25)/(40) + (32)/(40) = (57)/(40) = 1 (17)/(40)`

Answer 2

45/58 it is already in simplest form

Explanation: