Question

What is 3 3/4 and 8 2/3 combined

Answer 1

11 5/7 is 3 3/4 and 8 2/3 is 11 5/7

Answer 2

Remark.

The total is going to be a combination of the two fractions. That means add.

Solution

Change both fractions to improper fractions

3 3/4 = 15/4

8 2/3 = 26/3

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of 15/4 by 3

`(15)/(4) = (15*3)/(4*3) = (45)/(12)`

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 26/3 by 4

`(26)/(3) = (26*4)/(3*4)= (104)/(12)`

Since the fractions have the same denominator (12), they can be added.

`(104)/(12)+(45)/(12) =(149)/(12)`

149/12 = 12 5/12 or 5.41667