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Solve the equation.1/8+c=4/5 what does c equal?

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Answer:

c = 27/40

Explanation:

1. Convert 1/8 into 5/40 by multiplying the top and bottom by 5.

2. Next, convert 4/5 into 32/40 by multiplying the top and bottom by 8.

5/40 + c = 32/40

3. Subtract 5/40 from both sides to isolate c.

c = 27/40

User Neelabh Singh
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Answer:

7/10, common denominator of 40, 1/8 is 5/40, 4/5 is 32/40 subtract to get 28/40. The answer is 7/10 after simplification.

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