Question

What is 1 7/8 plus 3 5/8 answer

Answer 1

5 1/2

Explanation:

1 7/8 + 3 5/8

first start by adding the whole numbers

1 + 3 = 4

then add the fractions (only add the numerators)

7/8 + 5/8 = 12/8

12/8 is the same thing as 1 4/8

1 4/8 is the same thing as 1 1/2

Now add the whole number you added above

4 + 1 1/2 = 5 1/2

So, you answer to 1 7/8 + 3 5/8 is 5 1/2

Hope this helps!