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6 1/2 + 2 5/8 as a fraction

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Answer:


9(1)/(8)

Explanation:


6(1)/(2) + 2(5)/(8) =\\\\ \\6+2 = 8\\\\\\8 (1)/(2) + (5)/(8) \\

lcm of 2 and 8 is 8


8(4+5)/(8) = 8(9)/(8) = 9(1)/(8)\\

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