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(3/8 + 1/3) + 5/8 find the sum

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Answer:

1 1/3

Explanation:

Find the LCD of all of the fractions.

(9/24 + 8/24) + 15/24

Start by adding the parenthesis.

17/24 + 15/24

Add the remaining fractions.

32/24

Simplify the improper fraction.

1 8/24

Make the fraction into simplest form.

1 1/3

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