Answer is 8 1/2
Step by step
5-5/6 + 2-2/3
We need to find common denominator
Change 2/3 to 4/6
5-5/6 + 2-4/6 = 7-9/6
Simplify
9/6 is the same as 1-3/6
So now we have 8-3/6
You can reduce the fraction to its simplest form, 3/6 is the same as 1/2
So your final answer is 8 1/2