Question

what should be added in 17/6 to get 3 1/2.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{2}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{17}{6} + x = 3\frac{1}{2} \\ \\ \frac{17}{6} + x = \frac{7}{2} \\ \\ x = \frac{7}{2} - \frac{17}{6} \\ \\ x = \frac{21 - 17}{6} \\ \\ x = \frac{4}{6} \\ \\ x = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer 2

Given: two fractional numbers, 17/6 and 3 1/2

To find: amount to be added to 17/6 to get 3 1/2

Solution: Let the amount to be added to 17/6 be x.

According to the question,

17/6 + x = 3 1/2

⇒ x = 7/2 - 17/6

⇒ x = (21 - 17)/6

⇒ x = 4/6 = 2/3

Therefore, 2/3 should be added to 17/6 to get 3 1/2.