Question

2 2/3 +3 1/2 how to solve this sum

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Given:

2 2/3 +3 1/2

To find:

The sum

Solution:

The required sum is 6 1/6.

We can obtain the sum required by converting the given mixed fractions into improper fractions.

The fractions given are-

2 2/3 and 3 1/2

On converting them, we get

8/3 and 7/2

Now we will add them by taking the denominators' LCM.

The required sum=8/3+7/2

=16/6+21/6

=(16+21)/6

=37/6

We can now change it into a mixed fraction again.

So, the sum is 6 1/6.

Therefore, the required sum is 6 1/6.