Question

18 7/8 + __ = 20 1/5
what is the blank?

Answer 1

x =
`(53)/(40)`

Explanation:

18 7/8 + __ = 20 1/5

18 7/8 = 151/8

20 1/5 = 101/5

`(151)/(8)` + x =
`(101)/(5)`

x =
`(101)/(5)` -
`(151)/(8)`

x =
`(53)/(40)`

So, the answer is
`(53)/(40)`