Question

George studied 3/4 hour on Monday and 7/8 hour on Tuesday. How long did he study altogether on both days?

a 1 5/8 hr
b 1 3/4 hr
c 1 3/8 hr
d 2 1/2 hr

Answer 1

3/4 = 6/8

6/8 + 7/8 = (13/8) =

(1 5/8)
Does "a" read one and five eights? If so THAT is the answer.

If "c" reads thirteen eighths, then THAT is the answer.

Answer 2

(3/4)+(7/8)
(6/8)+(7/8)
13/8
1((13-8)/8)
1 (5/8)

The answer is a. 1 5/8 hr