Question

Adding and subtracting mixed numbers anybody know :p

Answer 1

Answers:

1. 6 3/8+ 8 1/4

Find the common denominator for 8 1/4 which is 8. Multiply by 2 for the numerator and denominator.

(1)(2)/(4)(2)=2/8

6 3/8+8 2/8

Answer : 14 5/8

4. 8 11/12-6 1/4

Find the common denominator for 6 1/4 which is 3. Multiply by 3 for the numerator and denominator.

(1)(3)/(4)(3)=3/12

8 11/12-6 3/12

= 2 8/12

Reduce the fraction. Divide by 4 for the numerator and denominator.

8/4=2 , 12/4=3

Answer: 2 2/3