Add. Write your answer as a fractic \( 8 \frac{4}{5}+7 \frac{2}{5}=\square \) Submit

To solve \( 8 \frac{4}{5} + 7 \frac{2}{5} \), first convert each mixed number to improper fractions. - For \( 8 \frac{4}{5} \): \( 8 \times 5 + 4 = 40 + 4 = 44 \), so it becomes \( \frac{44}{5} \). - For \( 7 \frac{2}{5} \): \( 7 \times 5 + 2 = 35 + 2 = 37 \), so it becomes \( \frac{37}{5} \). Now, add the two improper fractions: \[ \frac{44}{5} + \frac{37}{5} = \frac{44 + 37}{5} = \frac{81}{5} \] Finally, convert \( \frac{81}{5} \) back into a mixed number: \( 81 \div 5 = 16 \) remainder \( 1 \), so it is \( 16 \frac{1}{5} \). Thus, \( 8 \frac{4}{5} + 7 \frac{2}{5} = 16 \frac{1}{5} \).