SOLUTION: How do you solve the fraction 16+24 --------- 30-22

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Question 640141: How do you solve the fraction
16+24
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30-22
Answer by josh_jordan(263) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve The Fraction: %2816+%2B+24%29%2F%2830+-+22%29:
To solve, first simplify the numerator and the denominator, by performing the indicated operations:
Numerator: 16 + 24 = 40
Denominator: 30 - 22 = 8
Therefore, our fraction becomes 40%2F8
40%2F8+=+5
So, our answer is: 5