Question

In making of a palamig you need to mix 2 and 1/2 pitcher of pineapple juice and 4 and 3/4 pitcher of water, how much is the mixture​??

Answer 1

Answer:

2 1/2 + 4 3/4 = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

• first, change the mixed numbers in improper fraction by multiplying the denominator and the whole number and adding the numerator:

2 1/2 = 5/2

2 1/2 = 5/2 4 3/4 = 19/4

• since the both denominator is different, we need to find the LCM/LCD:

multiples of 2 – 2, 4, 6...

multiples of 2 – 2, 4, 6...multiples of 4 – 4, 8...

LCD of 2 & 4 = 4

• next, replace the denominators as '4' then simply add the numerators:

5 19 24

—— + —— = ——

4 4 4

• lastly, convert your answer into mixed/proper fraction by diving '24 & 4'

24 ÷ 4 = 6

6 ÷ 3 = 2 (in lowest term)

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