Answer:
[tex]9\frac{1}{8}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]6\frac{1}{2} + 2\frac{5}{8} =\\\\ \\6+2 = 8\\\\\\8 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{5}{8} \\[/tex]
lcm of 2 and 8 is 8
[tex]8\frac{4+5}{8} = 8\frac{9}{8} = 9\frac{1}{8}\\[/tex]
