Question

Simplify by combining like terms: 3 1/9p + 5 - 1/3p

Answer 1

Answer:

$7\frac{2}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$3\frac{1}{9}p+5-\frac{1}{3}p$

Put it into a different form to make it easier.

$3\frac{1}{9}p-\frac{1}{3}p+5$

Add the fractions. We need to figure out the LCM to figure out the common denominator. The LCM is 9 in this case.

$3\frac{1}{9}-\frac{3}{9} +5$

I like to convert into imroper fractions. This is optional though.

$\frac{28}{9} -\frac{3}{9} +5$

$\frac{24}{9} +5$

$\frac{8}{3}+5$

Get a common denominator. The LCM is 3.

$\frac{8}{3}+\frac{15}{3}$

$\frac{23}{3}$

Make this fraction into a mixed number.

$7\frac{2}{3}$

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

5(5p+9)

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9

Step-by-step explanation: