What is the total length of pipes measuring 22 1/8", 7 3/4", 19 7/16", and 43 5/8"?

To determine the total length of the pipes, you need to add the fractional lengths together accurately. Here’s how that works:

1. Align the fractions: Start with each pipe measurement:

• 22 1/8

• 7 3/4 (which can be converted to 7 6/8 to have a common denominator)

• 19 7/16

• 43 5/8 (which can be converted to 43 10/16 for a common denominator)

2. Convert the fractions: Once you have the equivalent fractions:

• 22 1/8 remains as is.

• 7 6/8 is the same as 7 3/4.

• 19 7/16 stays the same.

• 43 10/16 is what 43 5/8 converts to.

3. Finding a common denominator: The least common multiple of the denominators (8, 16) is 16. So, you'll convert everything:

• 22 1/8 = 22 2/16

• 7 3/4 = 7 12/16