Write in simplest form: 3 8/10 + 5 7/9

First, convert 3 8/10 and 5 7/9 to improper fractions:

• 38/10 + 52/9

Next, find a common denominator, which is 90:

• 38/10 * 9 = 342/90

• 52/9 * 10 = 520/90

Now add them together and you'll get 862/90.

It can be reduced to 431/45 or 9 26/45.