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What is the step by step explanation on how to solve 8 1/2 + 3 4/5? I already know the answer is 12.3 but I just need help on the how to do the work.

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To do this, first add the whole numbers: 8 + 3 = 11. Set that aside for a moment.

To add the fractions, 1/2 + 4/5, you need a common denominator. With 2 and 5, you’d have an LCD of 10.

1/2 = 5/10

4/5 = 8/10

So 1/2 + 4/5 = 5/10 + 8/10 = 13/10

Now, 13 is bigger than 10, so 13/10 is the same as 1 and 3/10.

We’ll add that to the 11 we found back in the beginning and get 11 + 1 and 3/10 = 12 and 3/10 or 12.3.
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