Add. 8 5/9 + 3 5/6 + 6 4/9 = | A. 17 7/12 B. 17 5/6 C. 17 7/9 D. 18 5/6 (Please help this is add fractions and mixed numbers les
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Explanation:
<u>a. To eliminate the fraction from each side you multiply both sides by the least common denominator of the fractions of the two sides.</u>
In this case it is 2×3 = 6
See how you do it:
<u>b. This word problem would lead to the given equation:</u>
Half the age of Alice 4 years ago equals 2 more than one third of her current age.
- Current age: x
- Age four years ago: x - 4
- Half the age of Alice four years ago:
- 2 more than one third of her current age:
Equality condition:
<u>c. Solution</u>
Meaning: Alice is currently 24 years old.