Question

mara finished 1/5 of her assignment on Saturday and 3/8 of her assignment on Sunday. what fraction of her assignment did she complete on Saturday and Sunday?

Answer 1

23/40
3/8 + 1/5 = 15/40 + 8/40 = 23/40 
       i don't know if that can be simplified 

Answer 2

your answer would be 23/40 and im not sure if i could simplify this fraction
i hope this helps!