Question

5 1/2 + 3 4/5 + 1 1/4 =

Answer 1

`10(11)/(20)`

Explanation:

`5(1)/(2) + 3(4)/(5) + 1(1)/(4)`

1.Find the LCM(Least Common Multiple).

That would be 20.

2.Multiply so all denominators are equal.

`5(10)/(20) + 3(16)/(20) + 1(5)/(20)`

3. Add

`9(31)/(20)`

4. Simplify

`10(11)/(20)`