Question

Evaluate 5 1/2 + 3 1/6 and write the answer as a reduced improper fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

26/3

Step-by-step explanation:

$5\frac{1}{2} +3\frac{1}{6} \\\\\mathrm{Add\:whole\:numbers}\:5+3:\quad 8\\\\\mathrm{Combine\:fractions}\:\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{6}:\quad \frac{2}{3}\\\\=8\frac{2}{3}\\\\=\frac{26}{3}$

Answer 2

Answer:

26/3

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2 * 3 = 3/6

5 3/6 + 3 1/6 = 8 4/6

6 * 8 = 48

48 +4=52

52/6 divided by 2 = 26/3