Question

11 1/2

+ 3 5/8
Write your answer as a mixed number with the fractional part in lowest terms

Answer 1

Explanation:

11
`(1)/(2)` +
`(5)/(8)`

make all the fractions an improper fraction

(11×2)+1/2 = 23/2

(3x5)+5/8 = 29/8

you need to make sure both fractions have a common denominator

to make 23/2 common with 5/8 you multiply 23/2 by 4/4

wich will make 92/8

continiue with the question

92/8 + 29/8= 121/8

simplify by dividing by 8 to get a mixed number

15 1/8