Question

Solve the following problem, using mixed number format. 2 and 1/2 + 1 and 1/16 =

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 + 1 1/16

Adding whole number parts and fraction parts together,

(2+1) + (1/2 + 1/16)

= 3 + (1*8/2*8 + 1/16)

= 3 + (8/16 + 1/16)

= 3 + 9/16

= 3 and 9/16