Question

What is 5/6 + 2 3/4 Enter the sum in the box as a mixed number in the simplest form.

Answer 1

3 7/12

Explanation:

turn 2 3/4 into an improper fraction

11/4

find a common denominator for the two fractions

12

5/6 * 2/2 10/12

11/4 * 3/3 33/12

10/12 + 33/12

43/12

Now it asks for mixed number as final answer

12 can go into 43 3 times

43-36 = 7

7 left over

3 7/12