Compound Fractions: Problem 3

Rule 27:: A compound fraction is sometimes called a mixed number.
, , and are examples of compound fractions.

Problem 3:

Add the following numbers and convert the answer to a simple fraction:

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Answer:

Solution:

Rewrite the problem as tex2html_wrap_inline81

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Combine the whole numbers and combine the fractions.

Comment:

Use your calculator to check your answer.

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