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3 1/2 + 3 1/6
I just need an answer with work.

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Answer: 6 2/3

Explanation:

So 1/2 could also mean 3/6. 3 3/6 + 3 1/6 = 6 4/6 or 6 2/3 as a simplified answer

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Answer: 6 2/3

Explanation:

First, you would need to find a like denominator. 2 goes into 6 3 times, so we have to multiply the numerator by 3. 1 x 3 = 3. so it becomes 3/6. 3/6 + 1/6 = 4/6 and 3+3 = 6, so the answer is 6 4/6. After simplifying it to its lowest term, the answer is 6 2/3.

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