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When you solve an equation involving a mixed number, such as y + 3/4 = 4 1/2, what do you need to do to the mixed number.​

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in this case, y will equal 3/2 or 1.5. what you need to do is convert 3 1/4 into an improper fraction, which will be 9/4. then you add the numerators and solve. i will attach the steps in a picture. i hope this helps :)
When you solve an equation involving a mixed number, such as y + 3/4 = 4 1/2, what-example-1
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