Question

Give two examples of addition of two mixed numbers with different denominators
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Answer 1

First Example: 3 1/2 + 4 3/4, Second Example: 6 3/8 + 7 9/15

Extra Example: 8 4/20 + 3 5/10

Explanation:

First Example:

1/2 + 3/4

1/2 is equal to 2/4 so it is now compatible to be added to 3/4.

2/4 + 3/4

= 5/4

Now for the mixed numbers since its 3 and 4, 3 + 4 = 7.

Final answer is 7 5/4.

Second Example:

3/8 + 9/15

9/15 can be reduced to 3/5

Now the equation is 3/8 + 3/5

= 15/40 + 24/40 is an equivalent equation

15/40 + 24/40

= 39/40

Now for the mixed numbers since its 6 and 7, 6 + 7 = 13

Final answer is 13 39/40.

I am going to include one last example just in case you need one:

Third Example:

4/20 + 5/10

We can reduce these to

1/5 + 1/2

= 2/10 + 5/10 is the equivalent equation

2/10 + 5/10

= 7/10

Now for the mixed numbers since its 8 and 3, 8 + 3 = 11.

Final answer is 11 7/10.

I Hope this helps!