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QuestionEvaluate. Write your answer as a fraction. 310+18+34\frac{3}{10} + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{3}{4}

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STEP 1

1. We are given three fractions: 310\frac{3}{10}, 18\frac{1}{8}, and 34\frac{3}{4}.
2. We need to find the sum of these fractions and express the result as a single fraction.

STEP 2

1. Find a common denominator.
2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.
3. Add the fractions.
4. Simplify the resulting fraction if necessary.

STEP 3

Identify the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions 310\frac{3}{10}, 18\frac{1}{8}, and 34\frac{3}{4}.
- The denominators are 1010, 88, and 44. - The least common multiple of 1010, 88, and 44 is 4040.

STEP 4

Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator 4040.
- Convert 310\frac{3}{10} to an equivalent fraction with denominator 4040: $ \frac{3}{10} = \frac{3 \times 4}{10 \times 4} = \frac{12}{40} \]
- Convert 18\frac{1}{8} to an equivalent fraction with denominator 4040: $ \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1 \times 5}{8 \times 5} = \frac{5}{40} \]
- Convert 34\frac{3}{4} to an equivalent fraction with denominator 4040: $ \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 10}{4 \times 10} = \frac{30}{40} \]

STEP 5

Add the fractions 1240\frac{12}{40}, 540\frac{5}{40}, and 3040\frac{30}{40}.
1240+540+3040=12+5+3040=4740\frac{12}{40} + \frac{5}{40} + \frac{30}{40} = \frac{12 + 5 + 30}{40} = \frac{47}{40}

STEP 6

Simplify the fraction 4740\frac{47}{40} if necessary.
- Since 4747 and 4040 have no common factors other than 11, 4740\frac{47}{40} is already in its simplest form.
The sum of the fractions is:
4740\boxed{\frac{47}{40}}

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