To add fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 40 since 5 and 8 both divide into it evenly.
To convert 3 into the terms of the common denominator, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 8:
3/5 * 8/8 = 24/40
To convert 1/8 into the terms of the common denominator, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 5:
1/8 * 5/5 = 5/40
Now we can add the fractions:
24/40 + 5/40 = 29/40
So, the expression simplifies to 29/40.
Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. start fraction, 3, divided by, 5, end fraction, plus, one eigth 5 3 + 8 1
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