Question

What is 1 7/8+4 1/4?

Answer 1

The answer is `6 1/8`

Explanation:

First you have to extend the fractions so that they will have common denominator. In this case the lowest possible denominator is 8 so:
Next you can add the whole parts and the fractions.
Final step is to change the improper fraction (`9/8`) to a mixed number.

`1 7/8+4 1/4=1 7/8+4 2/8=5 9/8=5 + 1 1/8=6 1/8`