Rinda needs to solve the problem 1 2/9+5 2/3. What is the sum?(1 point)
The sum of 1 2/9 and 5 2/3 is 6 7/9.
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Apologies for the earlier incorrect response.
To solve the problem, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions involved.
First, we convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
1 2/9 = (1 * 9 + 2) / 9 = 11/9
5 2/3 = (5 * 3 + 2) / 3 = 17/3
Next, we find the common denominator, which is 9:
11/9 + 17/3
Now, we need to convert 17/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 9:
17/3 * 3/3 = 51/9
Now we can add the fractions and simplify if necessary:
11/9 + 51/9 = 62/9
Therefore, the sum of 1 2/9 and 5 2/3 is 62/9.