Question

Carlos is adding the mixed numbers 1 1/5 and 2 1/8 by changing each number into an improper fraction. Which pair of improper fractions should Carlos use?

Answer 1

6/5 and 17/8

Explanation:

1 1/5 = 6/5

1= 5/5 + 1/5 = 6/5

2 1/8 = 17/8

2 = 16/8 + 1/8 = 17/8