SOLUTION: Simplify the following fractions 7 over 10 plus 3 over 8

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Question 984188: Simplify the following fractions
7 over 10 plus 3 over 8
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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7/10 + 3/8
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Find a common denominator.
The product always works: 8*10 = 80
--> 56/80 + 30/80 = 86/80
= 43/40