3/8 + 1/5 = __

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1/5+ 3/8= 23/40
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3/8 + 1/5 =
First, find the common denominator.
The smallest number divisible by both 8 and 5 is 40.

40 / 8 = 5; 5 * 3 = 15
3/8 = 15/40

1/5 = ?/40

Now add the two numerators.