Question

7/8 + 9/16
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Answer 1

first, we have to make them like terms. so just multiply the first equation by 2/2, which is really just 1.

Making it 14/16 + 9/16.

then, simply add,

23/16

in mixed number, it is 1 7/16

Answer 2

7/8 = 14/16
14/16 + 9/16 = 23/16