Question

Lisa wrote a paper that was 3 7/9 pages long. The next week she wrote a second paper that was 2 1/12 pages longer. How long was the second paper?

Answer 1

3 and 7 / 9 = 34 / 9 = 136 / 36

2 and 1 / 12 = 25 / 12 = 75 / 36

136 + 75 = 211

211 / 36 = 5 and 31/36 pages long