What is the fractional portion of the solution to \(5 \frac{3}{8} + 2 \frac{3}{12}\)?

First we need to find the common denominator for 8 and 12.
8 = 8, 16, 24
12 = 12, 24
So we have 24 as our common denominator.
5 3/8 = 5 9/24
2 3/12 = 3 6/24 now we can add.
8 15/24
So that would be your answer 8 15/24
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Answered by mel2169 | 2024-06-10

( 5 + 2 ) + ( 3 / 8 + 3 / 12 ) = 7 + ( 9 / 24 + 6 / 24 ) = 7 + 15 / 24 = 7 + 5 / 8 = 7 5/8; The fractional portion is 5 / 8 = 0.4

Answered by crisforp | 2024-06-10

The fractional portion of the solution to 5 8 3 ​ + 2 12 3 ​ is 8 5 ​ . This is found by converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions, finding a common denominator, and then adding the fractions. The result is converted back to a mixed number, yielding a final fractional part of 8 5 ​ .
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Answered by mel2169 | 2025-01-22