Question

Add:
5/8 + 1/5

Answer 1

\[\frac{a}{b}+\frac{c}{d}=\frac{ad+bc}{bd}\]

Answer 2

33/40

Answer 3

get a common denominator --> 8x5= 40
numerator times what you muliplied the denominator with to get 40
in the case of 5/8 we multiply the numerator by 5--> so 5x5 = 25 or 25/40
same to 1/5--> 8x1 8/40

8/40 +25/40 =?

Answer 4

thanks to the both of you! :)
I just wish that i can give both of you a medal... :(