How do you evaluate #2 7/9 +3 5/9#?

1 Answer
Jul 29, 2016

Turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions, then simply add.

Explanation:

In order to turn mixed numbers into improper fractions, all we have to do is multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator:

#25/9+32/9#

From here, just add the fractions together:

#25+32=57#

#25/9+32/9=57/9#