Question

George studied 3/4 hour on monday and 7/8 hour on tuesday. how long did he study altogether on both days?

Answer 1

$\dfrac{3}{4}+\dfrac{7}{8}=\dfrac{3\cdot2}{4\cdot2}+\dfrac{7}{8}=\dfrac{6}{8}+\dfrac{7}{8}=\dfrac{6+7}{8}=\dfrac{13}{8}=\dfrac{8+5}{8}=\dfrac{8}{8}+\dfrac{5}{8}=1\dfrac{5}{8}\\\\Answer:\boxed{1\frac{5}{8}\ hour.}$