Question

What is the sun of 15 5/9 + 10/12?
a. 16 17/18
b. 15 7/10
c. 16 7/18
d. 188/18​

Answer 1

C. 16 7/18

Explanation:

First find the least common denominator for the fractions: 36

Change the fractions: 15 20/36 + 30/36

Add the fractions: 20/36+30/36=50/36

Turn into proper fraction: 16 14/36

Simplify: 16 7/18