How do you solve #a+ 1\frac { 2} { 3} = 2\frac { 5} { 6}#?
1 Answer
See a solution process below:
Explanation:
First, to make the problem easier to work with, convert each of the mixed numbers into improper fractions:
Next, rewrite the equation using the improper fractions as:
Now, subtract
If necessary, we can convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
Therefore, the solution can also be written as: