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3 1/3+2 3/4
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME

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Answer:

3 1/3+2 3/4 = 73/12=6 1/12

Explanation:

1.Conversion a mixed number 3 1/3 to a improper fraction: 3 1/3 = 3 1/3 = 3 · 3 + 1/3 = 9 + 1/3= 10

2.Conversion a mixed number 2 3/4 to a improper fraction: 2 3/4 = 2 3/4 = 2 · 4 + 3/4 = 8 + 3/4= 11

3.Add: 10/3 + 11/4 = 10 · 4/3 · 4 + 11 · 3/4 · 3 = 40/12 + 33/12 = 40 + 33/12 = 73/12

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