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1 2/3 + 2 7/9

I dont know how to put in those fraction things but please have the answer in fractions and show your work.

2 Answers

5 votes

[MA]:

4
(4)/(9)

The explanation:

Rewrite the equation with the parts separated:

= 1 +
(2)/(3) + 2 +
(7)/(9)

Solve the whole number parts:

1 + 2 = 3

Solving the fraction parts:


(2)/(3) +
(7)/(9) = ?

LCD of 2/3 and 7/9. Rewrite to solve

LCD: 9


(6)/(9) +
(7)/(9) =
(13)/(9)

Combine, then done!

3 + 1 +
(4)/(9) = 4
(4)/(9)

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User Goldierox
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12 votes

Answer:

4 4/9

Explanation:

First, let's convert these fractions into improper fractions to make adding easier. If we do this, it makes the expression: 5/3 + 25/9.

Since 5/3 has a different denominator from 25/9, we need to make the denominator 9.

3 * 3 = 9. We also have to multiply the numerator. 5 * 3 = 15. So, 5/3 = 15/9.

So, now we have 15/9 + 25/9. We can easily add now!

15/9 + 25/9 = 40/9. Now we have to convert the fraction into a mixed number. 40/9 = 4 4/9.

1 2/3 + 2 7/9 = 4 4/9.

User CheeHow
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