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Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Free Accuplacer Arithmetic Practice Test

Practice Question

2,3/8 + 5,5/6 =

Answer Choices

  • A: 7,5/24
  • B: 7,4/7
  • C: 8,5/24
  • D: 8,4/7

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Convert 2⅜ = 19/8, 5⅚ = 35/6. LCM(8,6) = 24. Then 19/8 = 57/24, 35/6 = 140/24. Add: 197/24 = 8 5/24, matching option C.

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