Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321955048
ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 221: 11

Answer

a) $\frac{23}{6}$ b) $3\frac{5}{6}$

Work Step by Step

a)The diagram shows 4 bars. Each is divided into 6 sections. 6 is the denominator. 23 of the sections are shaded. 23 is the numerator. b) 3 whole bars are shaded. 5 of 6 sections are shaded in the 4th bar.
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