what does the improper fraction 4 10/8 break down to be in simplest form? this is 5th grade math..in relation to the topic "Mode

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what does the improper fraction 4 10/8 break down to be in simplest form? this is 5th grade math..in relation to the topic "Mode

ling Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers." The original problem is 3 1/2 + 1 3/4=.. the 4 10/8 is the answer my daughter came up with. Is this correct?

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dolphi86 [110] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-13T14:27:43+03:00

dolphi86 [110]4 years ago

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4 10/8 breaks down to 5 2/8 = 5 1/4

3 1/2 + 1 3/4
3 1/2 = 3 2/4

3 2/4 + 1 3/4 = 4 5/4

the correct answer is 5 1/4

so yes, your answer IS correct!

Lelu [443] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-13T16:36:10+03:00

Lelu [443]4 years ago

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In simplest form 4 10/8 is 5 1/4.

3 1/2 + 1 3/4
common denominators= 3 2/4 + 1 3/4
4 5/4.** simplest form ..............................
5 1/4
YES!!! she is correct! :)