Question

What does 2 1/8 + 3 1/4 equal it's hard

Answer 1

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then find the LCD and combine.
Exact Form:
43/8

Decimal Form:
5.375

Mixed Number Form:
5 3/8

Answer 2

5 3/8

Explanation:

you have you convert the 1/4 to 8ths. You multiply both sides by 2 because 4x2=8. Then you have 2 1/8 + 3 2/8 which equals 5 3/8