Question

Simplify
2 3/10 + 3 2/10
a.) 5 1/4
b.) 5 1/2
c.) 6 5/8
d.) 4 2/3

Answer 1

Well it looks like from the work that I’ve done to figure out this problem, it’s an improper fraction,but I simplified it and got b.) 5 1/2

Answer 2

Answer: b) 5 & 1/2

Work Shown:

Add the fractional portions

3/10 + 2/10 = (3+2)/10 = 5/10 = 1/2

To go from 5/10 to 1/2, you divide both parts by 5

The whole parts of the mixed numbers given add to 2+3 = 5

The whole parts add to 5, the fractional parts add to 1/2, giving us 5 & 1/2