How to solve 2/5 + 7/4

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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$$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{7}{4}$$

$\frac{43}{20}=2.15$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $4$ is $20$. Convert $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{7}{4}$ to fractions with denominator $20$.

$$\frac{8}{20}+\frac{35}{20}$$

Since $\frac{8}{20}$ and $\frac{35}{20}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{8+35}{20}$$

Add $8$ and $35$ to get $43$.

$$\frac{43}{20}$$

$\frac{43}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 2\frac{3}{20} = 2.15$