How to solve 3/5 + 2/7

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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$$\frac{3}{5}+\frac{2}{7}$$

$\frac{31}{35}\approx 0.885714286$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $7$ is $35$. Convert $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{2}{7}$ to fractions with denominator $35$.

$$\frac{21}{35}+\frac{10}{35}$$

Since $\frac{21}{35}$ and $\frac{10}{35}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{21+10}{35}$$

Add $21$ and $10$ to get $31$.

$$\frac{31}{35}$$

$\frac{31}{5 \cdot 7} = 0.8857142857142857$