What is 2 1/2 + 1 1/8?

3 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 + 1 1/8

Convert to improper fractions.

5/2 + 9/8

Make the denominators equal.

40/16 + 18/16

Add the fractions.

58/16

Simplify.

29/8 ⇒ 3 5/8

3 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, the fractions need to have a common denominator.

1/2 = 4/8

Now, our problem is 2 4/8 + 1 1/8.

Add

3 5/8

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