Question

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers. First change each mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Then find a common denominator, and proceed as before. Leave your answer as an improper fraction. Be sure your answers are reduced to lowest terms.
1 4/9 and 3 1/3
a(53/12
b(23/12
c(43/9
d(23/9

Answer 1

The solution to the mixed fraction is 43/ 9. Option C

How to solve the fractions

Given the fraction as;

1 4/9 and 3 1/3

Note that 'and' in this context means addition, thus, we add

1 4/9 + 3 1/3

Make improper fractions by multiplying the whole number by the numerator and then add the numerator, we have;

= 13 / 9 + 10/ 3

Now, let's find the Lowest common multiple , that is, find a common denominator

= 13 + 30 / 9

Add the numerator

= 43/ 9

Thus, the solution to the mixed fraction is 43/ 9. Option C

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