Question

Find the total of

3, 4 5/8, and 2 2/9

A. 9 61/72

B. 9 7/17

C. 8 61/72

D. None of these

Answer 1

The answer is B because the LCM of 8 and 9 is 72, which changes 4 5/8 to 4 45/72 and 2 2/9 to 2 16/72. 45/72+16/72 is 61/72 and then add the whole numbers.