Question

Add the following fractions: 215 + 13
Express your answer as a fraction in simplified form.(1 point)

Answer 1

To add the fractions \( \frac{215}{1} + \frac{13}{1} \), we can combine them since they have the same denominator:

\[
\frac{215}{1} + \frac{13}{1} = \frac{215 + 13}{1} = \frac{228}{1}
\]

The simplified form of \( \frac{228}{1} \) is simply 228.

So, \( 215 + 13 = 228 \) expressed as a fraction in simplified form is:

\[
\frac{228}{1}
\]

Thus, the final answer is:

\[
\frac{228}{1} \text{ or } 228
\]