Question

Add. 4 5/8 + 2 1/4 =?

Answer 1

Answer:

  6 7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Take a quick look at those fractions.  The LCD here is 8.  We'll leave 4 5/8 as is, but change 2 1/4 to 2 2/8.

Now we'll add together:

 4 5/8

+ 2 2/8

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  6 7/8

Answer 2

$6 \frac{7}{8}.$

The easiest way to solve this problem is to sum the whole number and the fractions separately.

$4\frac{5}{8} + 2\frac{1}{4}\\\\4\frac{5}{8} + 2 \frac{1}{4}(\frac{2}{2})\\\\4\frac{5}{8} + 2\frac{2}{8}$

Solving the sum:

$4\frac{5}{8} + 2\frac{2}{8} = 6 \frac{7}{8}$