Simplify the Numerical Expression $$\frac { 4 } { 5 } + \frac { 1 } { 7 }$$

question 278

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. Remember that fractions are not considered simplified unless they are reduced. $$\frac { 4 } { 5 } + \frac { 1 } { 7 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 35 } { 33 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 12 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 33 } { 35 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 5 } { 28 }\)

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