Question

what does the improper fraction 4 10/8 break down to be in simplest form? this is 5th grade math..in relation to the topic "Modeling Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers." The original problem is 3 1/2 + 1 3/4=.. the 4 10/8 is the answer my daughter came up with. Is this correct?

Answer 1

in simplest form 4 10/8 is 5 1/4.

3 1/2 + 1 3/4
common denominators= 3 2/4 + 1 3/4
4 5/4.** simplest form ..............................
5 1/4
YES!!! she is correct! :)

Answer 2

4 10/8 breaks down to 5 2/8 = 5 1/4

3 1/2 + 1 3/4
3 1/2 = 3 2/4

3 2/4 + 1 3/4 = 4 5/4

the correct answer is 5 1/4

so yes, your answer IS correct!