Question

Use fraction models to solve two and four sevenths plus three and two fourths equals blank

Answer 1

Answer:

$6 \frac{1}{14}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Write down the problem;

$2 \frac{4}{7} + 3 \frac{2}{4}$

Simplify

$2 \frac{4}{7} + 3 \frac{1}{2}$

Convert so that the fractions have a common denominator; multiply the numerator and denominator of both fractions such that the denominators are equal;

$2 \frac{8}{14} + 3 \frac{7}{14}$

Add the fractions;

$5 \frac{15}{14}$

Convert to mixed number;

$6 \frac{1}{14}$