Question: 8. $9\frac{5}{8} + 13\frac{5}{8}$

Solution

To solve the problem \( 9 \frac{5}{8} + 13 \frac{5}{8} \), follow these steps: First, separate the whole numbers and the fractions: \[ 9 + 13 + \frac{5}{8} + \frac{5}{8} \] Add the whole numbers: \[ 9 + 13 = 22 \] Add the fractions: \[ \frac{5}{8} + \frac{5}{8} = \frac{10}{8} \] Simplify the fraction \(\frac{10}{8}\): \[ \frac{10}{8} = \frac{5}{4} = 1 \frac{1}{4} \] Combine the whole number result and the simplified fraction: \[ 22 + 1 \frac{1}{4} = 23 \frac{1}{4} \] The final answer is: \[ 23 \frac{1}{4} \]