How to solve 5/3 + 3/5

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

$\frac{34}{15}\approx 2.266666667$

Least common multiple of $3$ and $5$ is $15$. Convert $\frac{5}{3}$ and $\frac{3}{5}$ to fractions with denominator $15$.

$$\frac{25}{15}+\frac{9}{15}$$

Since $\frac{25}{15}$ and $\frac{9}{15}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{25+9}{15}$$

Add $25$ and $9$ to get $34$.

$$\frac{34}{15}$$

$\frac{2 \cdot 17}{3 \cdot 5} = 2\frac{4}{15} = 2.2666666666666666$