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

We start with the mixed number \(2\frac{3}{8}\) and add \(\frac{2}{8}\). First, add the fractional parts: \(\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{8}=\frac{3 + 2}{8}=\frac{5}{8}\).

Step2: Keep the whole number part

The whole number part of the original mixed number is \(2\), and since the sum of the fractions \(\frac{5}{8}\) is less than \(1\), the whole number part remains \(2\). So we combine the whole number and the new fraction: \(2\frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{8}=2\frac{5}{8}\).

Answer:

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