Question

Two-thirds + five-eighths =

a)7/11
b)7/24
c)24/24 or 1
d)31/24 or 1 7/24

Answer 1

31/24 or 1 7/24

Explanation:

Answer 2

D)
`(31)/(24)` or
`1(7)/(24)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert to numeral form

`(2)/(3)+(5)/(8)`

Step 2: Find a common denominator (multiply denominators then cross-multiply)

`(16)/(24)+(15)/(24)`

Step 3: Add numerators (and leave denominators the same)

`(31)/(24)` or
`1(7)/(24)`

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