How do you evaluate #4\frac { 6} { 7} + 8\frac { 4} { 9}#?
2 Answers
See two solution process below:
Explanation:
First, we can convert the two mixed numbers to improper factions:
Next, we need to put each of the fractions over a common denominator by multiplying each fraction by the appropriate form of
Now, we can convert the improper fraction into a mixed number:
A second begins with rewrite the expression as:
Next we can add the fractions by putting them over a common denominator:
Now, we can convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and add it to the integer:
Explanation:
When adding mixed numbers you can add the whole numbers first and then add the fractions:
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