Randy
Randy solved the following problem: 7/8 + 9/16. He said: I can add 7 and 9 to get 16 and add 8 and 15 to get 23. The answer is 16/23. Is randy correct? Explain.
Result
Result

Tips for related online calculators
Need help calculating sum, simplifying, or multiplying fractions? Try our fraction calculator.
You need to know the following knowledge to solve this word math problem:
Related math problems and questions:
- Peter multiplies
Peter try to calculate: 3/4 x 2/3 He did 3x3 to get 9 and 4 x 2 to get 8. The final answer is 8/9. Can you explain the error and how to help? What is the correct answer?
- Math test
Brayden was solving some math problems for the math team. He answered two math problems. Matthew answered 3. John answered one. Matthew is 1/2 times as many. Brayden said 2/6. Is he correct? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your answer.
- Cody states
Cody states that 1/4 + ( - 6/8 ) = 1 whole, while Eddie says that it is - 1/2. Who is correct? Justify your answer and explain your thinking.
- Solve 24
Solve the following equation and answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then, place the correct number in the box provided. 4(2x -3) + 8(x - 4) = 2(2x + 6)
- Which 15
Which two digits need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 16+7*2+4-3=12 A) 2 and 4 B) 7 and 4 C) 16 and 2 D) 7 and 3
- Peter's calculation
Peter wrote the following: 7 1/4 - 3 3/4 = 4 2/4 = 4 1/2. Is Peter's calculation correct? Using words (math vocabulary) and numbers to explain why he is correct or incorrect.
- Add and subtract fractions
Calculate: A) 6/14 + 1/14 = B) 1 2/5 + 2 1/5 = C) 2/13 + 5/13 + 7/13 = D) 2 1/10 + 0/10 = E) 3 + 10/11 = F) 2/3 + 4/3 G) 4 1/9 + 2 4/9 = H) 8 3/8 + 3 1/8 + 1 7/8 = I) 4/9 + 6 1/9 = J) 11/6 + 2 1/6 = K) 0 1/15 + 7/15 + 3 4/15 =