What is the sum of the two expressions? (4/5x+13) - (5/8x − 6)

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Smallredstone · Answer 1 · 2023-12-07T00:37:36+0000

---Distribute the negative sign

4/5x + 13 - 5/8x + 6

---Get common denominators on the fractions

32/40x + 13 - 25/40x + 6

---Combine like terms

(32/40x - 25/40x) + (13 + 6)

7/40x + 19

Answer: 7/40x + 19

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