Question

I don't really understand this question.

Answer 1

Answer: (a) 1 1/2 and (b) 1 2/3

Step-by-step explanation: (a) 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 1/2 x 3

= 3/2
Now convert this into mixed fractions (basically divide the smaller number of the improper fraction by the the bigger one).

Therefore, 3/2 = 1 1/2 ( 1 1/2 is 1 whole and 1/2)

(b) 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1/3 x 5
= 5/3

mixed number = 1 2/3 ( 1 2/3 is 1 whole and 2/3)

Answer 2

a) 3/2 or 1 1/2

b) 5/3 or 1 2/3

Explanation:

1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 =

3 x 1/2 =

3/2 or 1 1/2

1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 =

5 x 1/3 =

5/3 or 1 2/3