How to solve 3/8 + 2/7 + 1/4

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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$$\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{7}+\frac{1}{4}$$

$\frac{51}{56}\approx 0.910714286$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $7$ is $56$. Convert $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{2}{7}$ to fractions with denominator $56$.

$$\frac{21}{56}+\frac{16}{56}+\frac{1}{4}$$

Since $\frac{21}{56}$ and $\frac{16}{56}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{21+16}{56}+\frac{1}{4}$$

Add $21$ and $16$ to get $37$.

$$\frac{37}{56}+\frac{1}{4}$$

Least common multiple of $56$ and $4$ is $56$. Convert $\frac{37}{56}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ to fractions with denominator $56$.

$$\frac{37}{56}+\frac{14}{56}$$

Since $\frac{37}{56}$ and $\frac{14}{56}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{37+14}{56}$$

Add $37$ and $14$ to get $51$.

$$\frac{51}{56}$$

$\frac{3 \cdot 17}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 7} = 0.9107142857142857$