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2 1/2 + 1 7/8 | write your answer in simplest form. Show your work!

2 1/2 + 1 7/8 | write your answer in simplest form. Show your work!-example-1
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Answer:

4 3/8

Explanation:

must get a common denominator so u must multiply 2 times 4 to get 8 and mutiply the top by 4 also. now u will have 2 4/8 plus 1 7/8. add the fractions and u will have 11/8, simplify to get 1 3/8. add the whole numbers 2 plus 1 plus 1 equals 4 3/8

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