Question

This question tells me add or subtract as directed and reduce answers to lowest terms. 2 3/10 + 9 4/5 Im not understanding the steps at all??? ive tryed 4 GED books and even the Teacher isent able to properly explain is a way that i can understand.

Answer 1

You need to find the common denominator to add and subtract fractions.

Since 10 is divisible by 5, the common denominator is 10.

9 4/5 = 9 8/10

Then add the whole numbers and the numerators.

2 3/10 + 9 8/10 = 11 11/10 = 11 1/10

Try these sites for more information.

http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U4L3GL.html

http://www.themathpage.com/arith/add-fractions-subtract-fractions-1.htm

http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U4L2GL.html

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Answer 2

Oops! I goofed in the final answer. It should be 12 1/10, not 11 1/10.