Question

If you are adding two fractions that are both greater than 1/2, what must be true about the sum? Give three examples to support your thinking.

Answer 1

Step-by-step

The sum must be greater than 1 because

1/2 + 1/2= 2/2 or 1

ex

3/4 + 8/4= 11/4

9/16+15/16=24/16

8/8+9/8=17/8