Question

3 3/5 + 9 3/5 answer with a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

Both fractions have the same denominator so it's going to be easy. First set up your equation:

`3 (3)/(5) + 9 (3)/(5)`

Add the whole numbers:

`3 + 9 = 12`

Now add the fractions:

`(3)/(5) + (3)/(5) = (6)/(5)`

add both together:

`12 + (6)/(5) = 12 (6)/(5)`

`(6)/(5)` is an improper fraction so change it:

`12 (6)/(5) = 13 (1)/(5)`

Since 6 is one more than 5, add 1 to the whole number and subtract the numerator and denominator(6 - 5 = 1) and make the remaining the new numerator. That leaves you with
`13 (1)/(5)`

Your answer is
`13 (1)/(5)`