Question

Find the sum. Write your answer in the simplest form. 2 1/2 + 5 5/8

A 7 7/8
B 7 6/10
C 7 3/5
D 8 1/8

Answer 1

D 8 1/8

Explanation:

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Answer 2

(D) 8 1/8

Explanation:

In solving fractions in addition or subtraction form, the easiest approach is by identify their lowest common multiple LCM

2 1/2 + 5 5/8

Let's convert the fraction to an improper fraction, so we can comfortably work with the LCM. The equation becomes:

5/2 + 45/8

The LCM here is 8.

Multiplying through by 8 becomes:

= (8) 5/2 + (8) 45/8

= (20 + 45) / 8

= 65 / 8

= 8 1/8