Rewrite the expression using words. 2 1/4+8/3

Answer 1

two and a quarter plus eight thirds equals

nine quarters plus eight thirds equals

twenty seven twelfths plus thirty-two twelfths equals

fifty nine twelfths equals

four and eleven twelfths or almost five

9/4 = 27/12

8/3 = 32/12

27/12+32/12 = 59/12 = 4 11/12= about 5