Question

Add or subtract each fraction

2 + 15/8

Answer 1

3 7/8 because the equation equals 3.875 and as a fraction it equals 3 7/8

Answer 2

3 7/8

Explanation:

2 + 15/8 = 2/1 + 15/8

Let's add 2/1 + 15/8 like this:

2/1 × 8/8 = 16/8

16/8 + 15/8 = 31/8

Since that is an improper fraction, we will simplify it.

31/8 = 3 7/8