Question

How do you simplify `8 1/2+ 12 3/4`?

Answer 1

`21 1/4`

Explanation:

Work with the whole number, then add the fractions.

`8 1/2+ 12 3/4 " "1/2 = 2/4`

=`20 (2+3)/4`

=`20 5/4" "5/4 = 1 1/4`

=`21 1/4`