Answer
$\dfrac{19}{24}$
Work Step by Step
Using the $LCD=
24
$, the given expression, $
\dfrac{5}{12}+\dfrac{3}{8}
$, simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
\dfrac{2(5)+3(3)}{24}
\\\\=
\dfrac{10+9}{24}
\\\\=
\dfrac{19}{24}
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Review Exercises: Chapter 1 - Page 76: 29
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