How to solve (5)/(3)+(61)/(78)

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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$$\frac{ 5 }{ 3 } + \frac{ 61 }{ 78 }$$

$\frac{191}{78}\approx 2.448717949$

Least common multiple of $3$ and $78$ is $78$. Convert $\frac{5}{3}$ and $\frac{61}{78}$ to fractions with denominator $78$.

$$\frac{130}{78}+\frac{61}{78}$$

Since $\frac{130}{78}$ and $\frac{61}{78}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{130+61}{78}$$

Add $130$ and $61$ to get $191$.

$$\frac{191}{78}$$

$\frac{191}{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 13} = 2\frac{35}{78} = 2.448717948717949$