Question

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. (Add the whole numbers; add the fractions; combine the parts of the sum for the answer.) Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 2 2/3 + 4 1/8=

Answer 1

`6 (19)/(24)`

Explanation:

`1. \: 6 + (2)/(3) + (1)/(8) \\ 2. \: lcd = 24 \\ 3. \: 6 + (2 * 8)/(3 * 8) + (1 * 3)/(8 * 3) \\ 4. \: 6 + (16)/(24) + (3)/(24) \\ 5. \: 6 + (16 + 3)/(24) \\ 6. \: 6 (19)/(24)`