Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter R - Section R.2 - Fractions - Exercise Set - Page R-16: 55

Answer

$5 \frac{1}{6}$

Work Step by Step

1. Write mixed numbers as improper fractions: $1 \frac{1}{2} + 3 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3}{2} + \frac{11}{3}$ 2. Write as equivalent fractions with LCD as denominator: $\frac{3*3}{2*3} + \frac{11*2}{3*2} = \frac{9}{6} + \frac{22}{6}$ 3. Add numerators: $\frac{9 + 22}{6} = \frac{31}{6} = 5 + \frac{1}{6} = 5 \frac{1}{6}$
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