Question

Two-thirds + five-eighths = a)7/11 b)7/24 c)24/24 or 1 d)31/24 or 1 7/24

Answer 1

Answer:

31/24 or 1 7/24

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

D) $\frac{31}{24}$ or $1\frac{7}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Convert to numeral form

$\frac{2}{3}+\frac{5}{8}$

Step 2: Find a common denominator (multiply denominators then cross-multiply)

$\frac{16}{24}+\frac{15}{24}$

Step 3: Add numerators (and leave denominators the same)

$\frac{31}{24}$ or $1\frac{7}{24}$

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