Question

6 2/5 plus 2 2/5

Answer 1

To add \(6 \frac{2}{5}\) and \(2 \frac{2}{5}\), we can first convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

1. For \(6 \frac{2}{5}\):
\[
6 \frac{2}{5} = 6 \times 5 + 2 = 30 + 2 = \frac{32}{5}
\]

2. For \(2 \frac{2}{5}\):
\[
2 \frac{2}{5} = 2 \times 5 + 2 = 10 + 2 = \frac{12}{5}
\]

Now, we can add the two improper fractions:
\[
\frac{32}{5} + \frac{12}{5} = \frac{32 + 12}{5} = \frac{44}{5}
\]

Next, we convert \(\frac{44}{5}\) back into a mixed number:
\[
\frac{44}{5} = 8 \frac{4}{5}
\]

Thus, \(6 \frac{2}{5} + 2 \frac{2}{5} = 8 \frac{4}{5}\).