Question

Write the answer in simplest form: 3/5 + 2/7
a. 31/35 b. 5/12 c. 1/7 d. 6/35

Answer 1

3/5 + 2/7

find the common denominator which is 35

multiply by 7 for 3/5

3(7)/5(7)=21/35

multiply by 5

2(5)/7(5)=10/35

21/35+10/35=31/35

answer:

a. 31/35