Question

3\frac{1}{8} + 6\frac{3}{8} =

Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole numbers

\(3 + 6 = 9\)

Step2: Add the fractions

\(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{1 + 3}{8} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}\)

Step3: Combine the whole number and the fraction

\(9 + \frac{1}{2} = 9\frac{1}{2}\) (or \(\frac{19}{2}\))

Answer:

\(9\frac{1}{2}\) (or \(\frac{19}{2}\))