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:)

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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:
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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:)


5%2F8+%2B+1%267%2F9+%2B+3

5%2F8+%2B+16%2F9+%2B+3%2F1

%2845+%2B+128+%2B+216%29%2F72_____389%2F72______highlight_green%28highlight_green%285%2629%2F72%29%29