Question

Add -3 1/6 + 5 3/4 write your answer as a reduced mixed number

Answer 1

Answer: 1 2/3

1. Change fraction to improper fraction:


`(-13)/(6) + (23)/(4)`

2. Find common denominator (12)

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3. Count:

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4. Change to mixed number:

[tex}1\frac{8}{12} [/tex]

5. Short:


`1(2)/(3)`

So answer is 1 2/3

Answer 2

Answer: 2 7/12

Explanation:

-3 1/6 +5 3/4

= -3 4/24 + 5 18/24

= 2 14/24

= 2 7/12