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Which statement best
explains whether using a calculator or determining the solution by hand would be the most
efficient way to fully simplify the expression
5/8 + 1/8 + 2/5 - 1?
•The sum of the first two fractions can easily be determined, but because the third fraction has a different
denominator, solving this
using a calculator would most likely be more efficient.
•Adding and subtracting whole numbers and fractions is always a time-consuming process to complete by hand, so
solving this using a calculator would most likely be more efficient.
•The first calculation can be done quickly by hand, so solving this problem by hand would most likely
efficient.
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The denominators of the first two terms cancel each other out, so solving this problem
more efficient.
by hand would most likely be

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