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The average of 2⅓ and 3½ is 2 11/12
2⅓ + 3½ = 7/3 + 7/2 = 14/6 + 21/6 = 35/6 or 5/6
5 5/6 ÷ 2 = 35/6 × 1/2 = 35/12 or 2 11/12
Finding the Average
Average refers to the sum of the values divided by the count. Therefore, the steps to follow to find the average are below:
Add the given values.
Divide the sum by the count of values.
Equation:
(2 1/3 + 3 1/2) / 2 = ?
Solution:
(2 1/3 + 3 1/2) / 2 = ?
* Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
= (7/3 + 7/2) / 2
* Add the fractions. Find the LCD.
= (14/6 + 21/6) / 2
= ( 35/6 ) /2
To divide change the sign to multiplication, The give the reciprocal of the second fraction
= 35/6 × 1/2
= 35/12 or 2 11/12
Final Answer:2 11/12
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