SOLUTION: how do i solve this general math problem add: 4 1/2+ 3 1/3 +2 7/8

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Question 765740: how do i solve this general math problem add: 4 1/2+ 3 1/3 +2 7/8
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we use the lcd 24 to write

4 12/24 + 3 8/24 + 2 21/24

then we add...
9 41/24

then we change improper fraction(s) to proper...
10 17/24

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