What is $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$ added to $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$ ?
A) $\frac { 39 } { 40 }$
B) $1 \frac { 39 } { 40 }$
C) $\frac { 39 } { 80 }$
D) $2 \frac { 6 } { 13 }$
E) $\frac { 6 } { 13 }$

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To add fractions, you need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 8 and 5 is 40. Converting both fractions to have a denominator of 40 gives $\frac{15}{40} + \frac{24}{40} = \frac{39}{40}$.

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