Question

What is the sum in simplest form? 5 3/4 + 2 1/2 A) 7 4/6 B) 7 2/3 C) 8 1/4

Answer 1

Explanation:

5 3/4 + 2 1/2

Add the whole numbers first

5 + 2

Add the fractions next

3/4 + 1/2 = 3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4 = 1 and 1/4

The total is

7 + 1 1/4 = 8 1/4

Answer 2

Explanation:

solution given:

`5 * (3)/(4) + 2 * (1)/(2) \\ (23)/(4) + (5)/(2) \\ (23 + 10)/(4) \\ (33)/(4) \\ is your answer`