SOLUTION: 5/8 x 1/5 + 7/8 x 5/14 =

Question 705158: 5/8 x 1/5 + 7/8 x 5/14 =
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Hi, there--

PROBLEM: Simplify.
5/8 x 1/5 + 7/8 x 5/14 = _____.

SOLUTION:
Perform the multiplications first. When you multiply fractions, you multiply numerator times numerator, and denominator times denominator. Then reduce.

5/8 x 1/5 = 5/40 = 1/8 (The common factor is 5 in the numerator and denominator.)
7/8 x 5/14 = 35/112 = 5/16 (The common factor is 7 in the numerator and denominator.)

Now we perform the addition. To add fractions they must have a common denominator. 
The least common denominator is 16. Add the numerators.

1/8 + 5/16 = 2/16 + 5/16 = 7/16

That's it,
Ms.Figgy
math.in.the.vortex@gmail.com

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