Question

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. (Add the whole numbers; add the fractions; combine the parts of the sum for the answer.) Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 2 2/3 + 4 1/8 =
a 6 2/11
b 6 3/11
c 6 3/24
d 6 19/24

Answer 1

 I think the answer is C. 6 3/24.

Answer 2

2 2/3 + 4 1/8 
6 2/3 + 1/8      Find a common denominator for the fractions 
2/3 x 8= 16/24
1/8x 3= 3/24 
16/24+ 3/24 = 19/24 
6 19/24

So, the answer is d) 6 19/24