Question

12 and 1/2 + 1 and 5/8

Answer 1

Answer: 14 1/8

Step-by-step explanation: To add mixed numbers, first add the fractions. In this case, we have two fractions $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{5}{8}$ and these fractions have unlike denominators. We need to find a common denominator for both of these fractions to be able to add.

Least Common Denominator:

$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{4}{8}$

$\frac{5}{8}$ = $\frac{5}{8}$

12 4/8 + 1 5/8 = 13 9/8

Notice that 9/8 is an improper fraction so we can change it to a mixed number.

9/8 = 1 1/8

13 + 1 and 1/8 = 14 1/8