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1/8+c=4/5 plzzzzzz i need help

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1/8 + c = 4/5

Multiply by common denominator 40=5(8).

5 + 40c =32

40c = 32-5 = 27

c = 27/40

Answer: c = 27/40

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Answer:

c = 27/40

Explanation:

1/8+c=4/5

Subtract 1/8 from each side

1/8 - 1/8+c=4/5-1/8

c = 4/5 - 1/8

The common denominator is 40

4/5 *8/8 =32/40

1/8 *5/5 =5/40

c = 32/40-5/40

=27/40

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