9/8+7/40 = and does the answer simplify

1 3/10

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you need to get a common denominator:

8x5=40 <- - common denominator

45/40+7/40 = 52/40

yes you can simplify it.

your final answer will be: 1 3/10

1 3/10

Step-by-step explanation:

9/8 + 7/40

Get a common denominator of 40

9/8 * 5/5 + 7/40

45/40 + 7/40

52/40

Rewriting as

40/40 + 12/40

1 + 3/10

1 3/10