Question

What is the mixed number that results from 5/4 + 2/8?

Answer 1

1 1/2 (One and 1/2)

Explanation:

Simplify: 5/4 = 1 1/4

2/8 = 1/4

1 1/4 + 1/4 = 1 2/4

2/4 = 1/2... so 1 1/4 + 1/4 = 1 1/2 (One and a half)

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