SOLUTION: 1/4+7 ______ 2+1/5

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Question 270293: 1/4+7
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2+1/5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F4%2B7%29%2F%282%2B1%2F5%29 Start with the given expression.


Multiply EVERY term by the inner LCD 20 to clear out the inner fractions.


%285%281%29%2B20%287%29%29%2F%2820%282%29%2B4%281%29%29 Simplify.


%285%2B140%29%2F%2840%2B4%29 Multiply


145%2F44 Add.


So %281%2F4%2B7%29%2F%282%2B1%2F5%29=145%2F44