Question

follow the three clues to find a hidden treasure. use the number line showing eighths to help. clue 2: start at $2\frac{3}{8}$. move $\frac{2}{8}$ to the right. complete the equation to show your new location as a mixed number. $2\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{8}=\boxed{?}\frac{\boxed{?}}{\boxed{?}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add the fractional parts

When adding mixed numbers with the same denominator, we add the fractional parts first. The fractional part of \(2\frac{3}{8}\) is \(\frac{3}{8}\) and we are adding \(\frac{2}{8}\). So, \(\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{8}=\frac{3 + 2}{8}=\frac{5}{8}\).

Step2: Keep the whole number part

The whole number part of the mixed number \(2\frac{3}{8}\) is 2, and since we only added the fractional parts, the whole number part remains 2. So the new mixed number is \(2\frac{5}{8}\).

Answer:

\(2\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{8}=\boldsymbol{2\frac{5}{8}}\)