Question

Simplify 5 2/3 +16 1/5 -12 1/3
(1) 9/15
(2) 9 8/15
(3) 15/8
(4) 1715​

Answer 1

Answer:

2 is the correct answer...

Answer 2

$5 \frac{2}{3} + 16 \frac{1}{5} - 12 \frac{1}{3} \\\\ = \frac{17}{3} + \frac{81}{5} - \frac{37}{3} \\ \\ = \frac{85 + 243 - 185}{15} \\ \\ = \frac{143}{15} = 9 \frac{8}{15}$