SOLUTION: (1/4 + 1/8) / (1/2 + 1/5) does this equal: 15/28

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Question 637878: (1/4 + 1/8) / (1/2 + 1/5)
does this equal:
15/28
Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes
use cross multiply
1/4 + 1/8 = 12/32
1/2 + 1/5 = 7/10
(12/32)/(7/10) = 12/32 * 10/7 = 3/8*10/7 =30/56 = 15/28