Question

Add write your answer as a mixed number in simplest

Answer 1

Given:

`3(1)/(2)+5(2)/(5)`

We add the whole numbers:

`3+5=8`

Combine the fractions:

`(1)/(2)+(2)/(5)=(9)/(10)`

Then, add:

`8+(9)/(10)=8(9)/(10)`

Answer:

`\begin{equation*} 8(9)/(10) \end{equation*}`