Question

Perform the indicated operation. 6 1/3 + 8 3/4

Answer 1

15 1/2 or 181/12

Answer 2

15 1/12

Explanation:

First step, add the whole numbers ie 6+8=14

Second, add fractions, 1/3+3/4

The lcm of denominators is 12 hence (4+9)/12=13/12=1 1/12

14+1 1/12=15 1/12