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Find the sum
1/7 + 2/5

User Ozg
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Answer:

19/35

Explanation:

make the denominator 35

so 1/7 times 5/5= 5/35

2/5 times 7/7= 14/35

14/35 plus 5/35= 19/35

User Apparatix
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Answer:

Explanation:

To add efficiently, you would need to have a common denominator. in this case the least common denominator (LCD) would be 35. 1/7 = 5/35 and 2/5 = 14/35

add the numerators together to get your answer:

19/35

User Jxc
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