Question

If you laid one of each size bolt end to end, how long would the row of bolts be?

3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 7/8 inch, 1 1/4 inches.

Answer 1

Ok, you would convert all fractions to have the same denominator, and... well, you should get, 5.125 inches, or 41/8 inches long. 

Answer 2

The length of row of bolt will be calculated by adding the size of all the bolts.