Rinda needs to solve the problem 1 2/9+5 2/3 . What is the sum?(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve the problem, Rinda needs to add the two fractions.

First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

1 2/9 = (9 * 1 + 2) / 9 = 11/9
5 2/3 = (3 * 5 + 2) / 3 = 17/3

Now, add the fractions:

11/9 + 17/3

To add fractions, find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 9 * 3 = 27.

11/9 = (11 * 3) / (9 * 3) = 33/27
17/3 = (17 * 9) / (3 * 9) = 153/27

Now, add the fractions:

33/27 + 153/27 = 186/27

Simplify the fraction if possible:

186/27 = (2 * 93) / (3 * 9) = 2/3
So, the sum of the fractions is 2/3.