Question

Question 7
1. Calculate and write your answer as a mixed number
1 4/5 + 2 2/3 - 16/15​

Answer 1

3 2/5

Explanation:

STEP 1: Convert all fractions into improper fractions

9/5 + 8/3 - 16/15

Step 2: pass denominators

(9x3 + 8x5 - 16) / 15

=51/15

Step it into proper mixed number

3 2/5

Answer 2

3 7/15

Explanation:

1 4/5 + 2 2/3 - 16/15

9/5 + 8/3 - 16/15

27/15 + 40/15 - 16/15

52/15 = 3 7/15