Question

Add. Write your answer in simplest form. 3/8 + 2/5

Answer 1

$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{(3)(5)}{(8)(5)} + \frac{(2)(8)}{(5)(8)}$
                                =  $\frac{15}{40} + \frac{16}{40}$
                                =  $\frac{31}{40}$