Question

Erin and Ethan add the fractions 2 1/3 and 1 1/6. Look at their work below

Answer 1

Answer: 3 1/2

Explanation:

Change to common denominator of 6.

2 1/3 = 2 2/6. (Multiply fraction by 3/3 to get 2/6)

Now you can add.

2 2/6

+ 1 1/6

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3 3/6

3/6 can be simplified to 1/2 by dividing numerator and denominator by 6.

answer = 3 1/2