SOLUTION: Hello, How do I solve this fraction problem with a mixed number? 5/8 + 1 7/9 + 3 I'm think the LCD is 72, but I don't know where to go from there. Thanks:)

Question 893180: Hello,
How do I solve this fraction problem with a mixed number?
5/8 + 1 7/9 + 3

I'm think the LCD is 72, but I don't know where to go from there. Thanks:)
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hello,
How do I solve this fraction problem with a mixed number?
5/8 + 1 7/9 + 3

I'm think the LCD is 72, but I don't know where to go from there. Thanks:)

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