Asked by adore001

Can someone please help me with this math problem. My teacher is looking for me to show my work, but I don't how to solve the problem to show my work. Please help!!! The problem is 2 1/2 + 3 1/4 + 3 5/8. Thank you for your help.
Answered by Ms. Sue
2 1/2 + 3 1/4 + 3 5/8

First you need to find the common denominator -- which is 8.

Then convert each fraction to the common denominator.

2 1/2 = 2 4/8
3 1/4 = 3 2/8

Add:

2 4/8 + 3 2/8 + 3 5/8

What do you get?

Answered by adore001
Hi Sue,

Thanks for responding so promptly. After adding the problem I got 8 11/8 but my answer isn't one of the multiple choices. What am I doing wrong now? The multiple choices are 10 3/8, 9 3/8, 7 3/8 or 8 3/8. Thanks again for your help.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Your answer of 8 11/8 is right. But you need to reduce or simplify it.

8 11/8 = 9 3/8

Answered by adore001
Sue, thank you so very much. I now will practice this problem for future references. Thanks again.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Adore.


Answered by Martha
what precent of 3.5 is 7.2? show your work please.
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