Question

Jeff worked 4 and 2/3 hours in the morning and 3 and 3/4 hours in the afternoon. How many total hours did he work

1. 8 and 1/2 hours
2.7 and 5/7 hours
3.7 and 5/12 hours
4.8 and 5/12 hours

Answer 1

4. 8 5/12

Explanation:

4 2/3 + 3 3/4 =

= 4 + 2/3 + 3 + 3/4

= 4 + 3 + 8/12 + 9/12

= 7 + 17/12

= 7 + 12/12 + 5/12

= 7 + 1 + 5/12

= 8 5/12