Question

Simplify: 2 11/12 + 5 1/2 + 3 3/8 Write you answer as a mixed number.

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{11}{12} +5 \frac{1}{2} + 3\frac{3}{8}$ (write them out and convert them all into mixed fractions)

$\frac{35}{12} + \frac{11}{2} + \frac{27}{8}$ (find the LCD aka least common denominator)

$\frac{70}{24} + \frac{132}{24} + \frac{81}{24}$ (add all numerators together)

$\frac{283}{24}$  (this is improper, so you need to convert back to mixed by dividing)

$11\frac{19}{24}$ (this is your answer)