Question

a carpenter has a board that is 2 1/2 feet long. he joins a second board to the end that is 6 1/2 feet long. what is the total length of the two boards simplify the answer if possible

Answer 1

2 1/2=2.5

6 1/2=6.5

2.5+6.5= 9

Answer 2

Explanation

1. Convert the measurements to decimals for ease

2 1/2 = 2.5

6 1/2 = 6/5

2.5+6.5 = 9

Therefore the total length of the two boards is 9 feet long