15 and 1/4 + 2 and 5/8 =?
There are two methods you can use to evaluate this
Method #1
15 and 1/4 + 2 and 5/8
61/4 + 21/8
122/8 + 21/8
143/8
17 and 7/8
Method #2
15 and 1/4 + 2 and 5/8
15.25+2.625
17.875
Now turn it back into a fraction.
17.875 = 17875/1000
143/8
17 and 7/8
