Question

5.815 + 6.021 as a mixed number

Answer 1

In decimal form, the answer would be 11.836. However, you need it in mixed numbers. 11 and 836/1000 or, reduced,  11 and 209/250

Answer 2

11 209/250

Step-by-step explanation

5.815 + 6.021

First add the numbers the way they are.

5.815

+6.021

11.836

The whole number is 11.

11.836 = 11 + 0.836

0.836 = 836/1000

Dividing byy 4 we get,

0.836 = 836/1000 = 209/250

∴ 11.836 = 11 209/250