Write the following expression using the fewest possible terms:

( 5 + 3/8y) + (1/4y - 2)

5 + 3/8y + 1/4y - 2

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The fewest possible terms expression of:

(5 + 3/8y) + (1/4y - 2)

is:

5 + (3/8y + 1/4y) - 2