How to solve this question using rational equation?

Question

y/10 = 2/5 + 3/8

Solve first by getting same denominator

Then change the numerator

Then drop the denominators as they are all the same and rewrite the equation

Solve the equation.

Answer 1

y/10= 2/5 + 3/8

multiply by 40

4y = 16+15= 31

y = 31/4

y = 7 3/4 = 7.75

check the answer

(31/4)/10 = 2/5 + 3/8

31/40 = 16/40 +15/40 = 31/40