Question

Carlos took 1/4 hours to clean the kitchen. Then he took 5 3/8 hours to clean the den. How much time did Carlos take to clean the two rooms?

Answer 1

5 and 5/8 1/4=2/8 so, 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8

Answer 2

5
`(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

`(1)/(4) = (2)/(8)`

`(2)/(8) + 5(3)/(8)`

Your solution is:

5
`(5)/(8)`