simplify

Question

7 2/3+ −5 1/4

Responses
a. -2
b. 2 5/12
c. 2 11/12
d. 12 11/12
e. 34

Answer 1

To simplify 7 2/3 + -5 1/4, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions and combine the whole numbers separately.

The common denominator for 3 and 4 is 12.

7 2/3 can be written as 7 * (3/3) + 2/3 = 21/3 + 2/3 = 23/3.

-5 1/4 can be written as -5 * (4/4) + 1/4 = -20/4 + 1/4 = -19/4.

Now, we can add the fractions: 23/3 + -19/4.

To find a common denominator for 3 and 4, we multiply 3 and 4 together to get 12.

23/3 becomes 23 * (4/4) = 92/12.

-19/4 becomes -19 * (3/3) = -57/12.

Now we can add the fractions: 92/12 + -57/12 = (92 - 57) / 12 = 35/12.

So, 7 2/3 + -5 1/4 simplified is 35/12.

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Answer 2

35/12 as a mixed num

Answer 3

35/12 as a mixed number is 2 11/12.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Apologies for the confusion. You are correct. 35/12 as a mixed number is actually 2 11/12. Thank you for catching that mistake.