Question

Evaluate the expression 2 4/5+1/2

Answer 1

3 3/10

Step-by-step explanation:

2 4/5 + 1/2 [change 2 4/5 to an improper fraction]

14/5 + 1/2 [make both fractions have a common denominator]

28/10 + 5/10 [add the numerators, leave the denominator the same]

33/10 [change back into mixed number]

3 3/10

Answer 2

3 3/10

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Convert 2 4/5 to improper

2 4/5 = 14/5

Step 2: Rewrite

14/5 + 1/2

Step 3: Find common denominator

14/5(2/2) + 1/2(5/5)

28/10 + 5/10

Step 4: Add

33/10

Step 5: Simplify

3 3/10