Question

add the following 8 3/8+ 3 3/8+ 2 3/8+ 3/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

$14 \frac{4}{8}$

Explanation:

First you want to convert mixed fraction into improper fraction

$q \frac{r}{d} = \frac{q \times d + r}{d}$

$8 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{8 \times 8 + 3}{8} = \frac{67}{8}$

$3 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 \times 8 + 3}{8} = \frac{27}{8}$

$2 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{2 \times 8 + 3}{8} = \frac{19}{8}$

They are like fractions. So, we can add directly.

$\frac{67}{8} + \frac{27}{8} + \frac{19}{8} + \frac{3}{8}$

$\frac{67 + 27 + 19 + 3}{8} = \frac{116}{8}$

Now, convert improper fraction into mixed fraction

14 => Quotient

8 | 116

- 8

36

- 32

4 => Remainder

$q \frac{r}{d} = 14 \frac{4}{8}$