Question

Work out, giving your answer as a mixed number:
4 2/3 + 1 3/4 =

Answer 1

4x3+2 = 14/3 —> 56/12
1x4+3 = 7/4 —> 21/12
56-21 is equal to 35/12
Which is 2 and 11/12

Answer 2

6 5/12.

Explanation:

4 2/3 + 1 3/4

= 4 + 1 + 2/3 + 3/4

= 5 + 8/12 + 9/12

= 5 + 17/12

= 5 + 1 5/12

= 6 5/12.