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What number must be added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction 2/5 to get 7/8? a) 13 b) 15 c) 17 d) 19​
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What number must be added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction 2/5 to get 7/8?

a) 13
b) 15
c) 17
d) 19​

User Jordi Castilla
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The answer is D.
Adding 19 to both 2 & 5 in 2/5 will equal 21/24. 21/24 can then be simplified to 7/8.
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