choose the sum that is greater than 5.\n$4\\frac{5}{8}+\\frac{7}{8}$\nfind the sum. write your answer as a…

choose the sum that is greater than 5.\n$4\\frac{5}{8}+\\frac{7}{8}$\nfind the sum. write your answer as a mixed number.\n$4\\frac{5}{8}+\\frac{7}{8}=?\\frac{?}{?}$

choose the sum that is greater than 5.\n$4\\frac{5}{8}+\\frac{7}{8}$\nfind the sum. write your answer as a mixed number.\n$4\\frac{5}{8}+\\frac{7}{8}=?\\frac{?}{?}$

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$4\frac{5}{8}=\frac{4\times8 + 5}{8}=\frac{32+5}{8}=\frac{37}{8}$

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{37}{8}+\frac{7}{8}=\frac{37 + 7}{8}=\frac{44}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{44}{8}=\frac{11}{2}$

Step4: Convert to mixed - number

$\frac{11}{2}=5\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$5\frac{1}{2}$