Question 1209784
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{{{3/2 + 5/4 + 9/8 + 17/16}}}


= {{{(3/2)*(8/8) + (5/4)*(4/4) + (9/8)*(2/2) + 17/16}}} 


= {{{24/16 + 20/16 + 18/16 + 17/16}}}


= {{{(24 + 20 + 18 + 17)/16}}}


= {{{79/16}}} This is the answer if you want an improper fraction


= {{{(64+15)/16}}}


= {{{64/16+15/16}}}


= {{{4+15/16}}}


= {{{matrix(1,3,4,"and",15/16)}}} this is the answer if you want a mixed number


= {{{4.9375}}} this is the answer if you want a decimal value
The decimal value is exact and hasn't been rounded.


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In summary, 
{{{3/2 + 5/4 + 9/8 + 17/16 = 79/16}}}


{{{3/2 + 5/4 + 9/8 + 17/16 = matrix(1,3,4,"and",15/16)}}}


{{{3/2 + 5/4 + 9/8 + 17/16 = 4.9375}}}
Various online calculators can be used to verify the answer.
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