Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.3 Fraction Notation - 1.3 Exercise Set - Page 27: 68

Answer

$\frac{31}{24}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{7}{8}+\frac{5}{12}=\frac{7\times3}{8\times3}+\frac{5\times2}{12\times2}=\frac{21}{24}+\frac{10}{24}=\frac{21+10}{24}=\frac{31}{24}$
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