Solve the following, (3/4 + 2/5)^2

Firstly, get both fractions to the same demonimator 3/4 X 5/5 = 15/20.   2/5 X 4/4 = 8/20

This makes the question become (15/20 + 8/20)2 

15/20 + 8/20 = 23/20

Therefore (23/20)2 

So finaly square both top and bottom giving 529/400

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