How to solve 5 . 1/5 + 3/7

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac { 1 } { 5 } + \frac { 3 } { 7 }$$

$\frac{22}{35}\approx 0.628571429$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $7$ is $35$. Convert $\frac{1}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{7}$ to fractions with denominator $35$.

$$\frac{7}{35}+\frac{15}{35}$$

Since $\frac{7}{35}$ and $\frac{15}{35}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{7+15}{35}$$

Add $7$ and $15$ to get $22$.

$$\frac{22}{35}$$

$\frac{2 \cdot 11}{5 \cdot 7} = 0.6285714285714286$