3/8 = 15/40
2/5 = 16/40
31/40
3/8+2/5
=15/40+16/40
=31/40
To find an equivalent expression for 8 3 + 5 2 , convert both fractions to have a common denominator of 40, resulting in 40 31 . The steps involve converting each fraction and then adding them together. The final answer is 40 31 .
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