How Do You Add Mixed Numbers?

Question

Millie used 4 5/8 bags of dirt in one garden and 9 1/8 bags of dirt in another garden. What is the total number of bags Millie used?

Answer 1

Add the whole numbers 4 + 9 = 13

Add the fractions 5/8 + 1/8 = 6/8

Add 13 + 6/8 = 13 6/8

Answer: 13 6/8