Question

George studied 3/4 hour on monday and 7/8 hour on tuesday. how long did he study altogether on both days?

Answer 1

`(3)/(4)+(7)/(8)=(3\cdot2)/(4\cdot2)+(7)/(8)=(6)/(8)+(7)/(8)=(6+7)/(8)=(13)/(8)=(8+5)/(8)=(8)/(8)+(5)/(8)=1(5)/(8)\\\\Answer:\boxed{1(5)/(8)\ hour.}`