Question

Simplify the following 5/8+3/5=3/5+-5/8

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 + 3/5 = 25/40+ 24/40 = 49/40 (LHS)

3/5 + 5/8 = 24/40 + 25/40 = 49/40  (RHS)

    LHS = RHS

This is the assosiative property of addition.

Answer 2

Answer:

5/8+3/5 not equal to 3/5+-5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8+3/5=3/5+(-5/8)