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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5 2/5 + 9 2/15 =? ( simplify your answer. Type a whole number, proper fraction, or mixed number)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

find common denominator what number 5 and 15 fits in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

30 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

next fraction is is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry multiply 5 one left it makes it 6/15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you like actually show me the steps cause i really dont understand this math.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be 14 8/15 as the answer or do i need to simplify it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you cannot simply anymore 8 and 15 does not have a shared division so it stays same

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so do i keep the 14 the same too?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so the answer would be 14 8/15 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for your help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh it say i got it wrong?

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