Question

Lin spent 5/6 hour on math homework and 1 3/4 hours on science homework how many hours in all did she spend on homework for both subjects

Answer 1

Answer:2 7/12 hours.

Step-by-step explanation: First, convert 1 3/4 to improper fraction form which will give you 7/4. Then find the common denominator of 5/6 and 3/4. The common denominator is 24. 5/6=20/24. 7/4=42/24. 20/24+42/24= 2 7/12.