Simplify the complex fraction

Question

1/5+1/2 

1/3+1/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(the answer is 84/55 but i need help step by step on how they got this answer)

Answer 1

Cathryn, you need to add the numerator and denominator. Since a fraction means to divide, flip the denominator and multiply. 

 

2/10 + 5/10 = 7/10

 

8/24 + 3/24 = 11/24

 

7/10 x 24/11 = 168/110 = 84/55

 

Hope this helps!