Question

Can you solve this mixed fraction 1 by 2+ 1 by 3+ 1 by 6​

Answer 1

Answer:

Conversion a mixed number 2 1/

2

to a improper fraction: 2 1/2 = 2 1/

2

= 2 · 2 + 1/

2

= 4 + 1/

2

= 5/

2

To find new numerator:

a) Multiply the whole number 2 by the denominator 2. Whole number 2 equally 2 * 2/

2

= 4/

2

b) Add the answer from previous step 4 to the numerator 1. New numerator is 4 + 1 = 5

c) Write a previous answer (new numerator 5) over the denominator 2.