Perform the operation. 8 & 1/2 +5 & 1/8
the answer is 13 &1/4
No, it's not 13 1/4
To perform the addition of mixed numbers, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
8 & 1/2 = (8 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 17/2
5 & 1/8 = (5 * 8 + 1) / 8 = 41/8
Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions.
Since both fractions have denominators of 2 and 8, the least common multiple of 2 and 8 is 8. Therefore, we can use 8 as the common denominator.
Step 3: Add the fractions.
(17/2) + (41/8)
To add fractions with different denominators, we first need to find a common denominator. In this case, since 2 is a factor of 8, we can multiply 17/2 by 4/4 to get a fraction with a denominator of 8.
(17/2) * (4/4) = (68/8)
Now we can add the fractions:
(68/8) + (41/8) = (68 + 41) / 8 = 109/8
Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible.
The fraction 109/8 cannot be simplified any further, so the answer is 109/8.
Therefore, 8 & 1/2 + 5 & 1/8 is equal to 109/8.