Question

5 2/3 + 3 1/2 =
Your answer

Answer 1

9 1/6

Explanation:

Add the whole numbers: 5+8

Combine the fractions by making their denominator the same: 7/6

Add 6/6 = 1 so add to the whole numbers to make this a mixed fraction.

Answer 2

9 1/6

Explanation:

5 2/3 + 3 1/2 =

We need to get a common denominator of 6

5 2/3 *2/2 = 5 4/6

3 1/2 *3/3 = 3 3/6

5 4/6 + 3 3/6

8 7/6

8+ 6/6 + 1/6

8 + 1 + 1/6

9 1/6