Add. Write the answer in simplest form.

Question

1. 3/8 + 4/5=
3/8=15/40
4/5=32/40

15/40 plus 32/40=47/40
47/40=1.175

Please let me know if I got the correct answer or if I did something wrong.

Answer 1

Usually, when the directions say "simplest form," they want a fraction.

47/40 = 1 7/40

Answer 2

I think I somewhat understand