\(6 \frac{1}{2}\) + \(5\frac{7}{8}\)
First, add the whole numbers before doing anything else (the 5 and the 6) . / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) + \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Second, find the least common denominator (LCD)
Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8
Multiples of 8: 8
The LCD is 8.
Third, make the denominators the same as the LCD (8) / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(\frac{1x4}{2x4}\) + \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Fourth, now that the denominators are the same, you can simplify. / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(\frac{4}{8}\) + \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Fifth, combine/join the denominators. / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(\frac{4+7}{8}\)
Sixth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(\frac{11}{8}\)
Seventh, convert \(\frac{11}{8}\) to a mixed fraction. / Your problem should look like: 11 + \(1\frac{3}{8}\)
Eighth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: \(12 \frac{3}{8}\)
Answer as fraction: \(12 \frac{3}{8}\)
Answer as decimal: 12.375
