Question

1. $5\frac{4}{8}+3\frac{7}{8}=$

Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole numbers

$5 + 3 = 8$

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{4}{8} + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{4 + 7}{8} = \frac{11}{8}$

Step3: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and add to the whole number

$\frac{11}{8} = 1\frac{3}{8}$, so $8 + 1\frac{3}{8} = 9\frac{3}{8}$

Answer:

$9\frac{3}{8}$