Exercise 2
1. check (™) the box beside each true statem
(a) (8 – 3) * 5 = (8 ~ 5) – (3 ~ 5)

3 1/2 + 5 1/3 =

Solution
Add whole numbers together and fractions together
3 1/2 + 5 1/3 = (3 + 5) + (1/2 + 1/3)
Write fractions with the same denominator
= 8 + (3/6 + 2/6) = 8 5/6

It takes Julia 1/2 hour to wash, comb her hair and put on her clothes, and 1/4 hour to have her breakfast. How much time does it take Julia to be ready for school?
Solution
The total time for Julia to be ready for school is
1/2 + 1/4
Write fractions with the same denominator
= 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4 of an hour.