Question

follow the three clues to find a hidden treasure. use the number line showing eighths to help.
clue 1: start at 2. move $\frac{3}{8}$ to the right.
complete the equation to show your new location as a mixed number.
$2 + \frac{3}{8} = \square\frac{?}{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify starting value

The starting point is 2, which can be written as $2 = \frac{16}{8}$ (to have a common denominator with $\frac{3}{8}$).

Step2: Add the rightward movement

Add $\frac{3}{8}$ to the starting value:
$\frac{16}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{8}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

Divide 19 by 8: $19 = 8\times2 + 3$, so $\frac{19}{8} = 2\frac{3}{8}$.

Answer:

$2 + \frac{3}{8} = 2\frac{3}{8}$
(Whole number box: 2, numerator box: 3, denominator box: 8)