Question

How do you get these problems??

1 3/4 + 4/5 and 3 1/8 - 1 1/2

Answer 1

When you add and subtract fractions, you need to use their common denominators.

1 3/4 + 4/5 = 1 15/20 + 16/20 = 1 31/20 = 2 11/20

Use the same method to solve your subtraction problem. We'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer 2

Then does 3 1/8 - 1 1/2 = 2 3/8??

Answer 3

No. Sorry.

3 1/8 - 1 4/8 = 2 9/8 - 1 4/8 = ?

Answer 4

Ohhhhhh ok now i understand it you have to borrow from the whole number right?

Answer 5

Right! :-)

Answer 6

Ohh ok thank you so much for your help =]

Answer 7

You're very welcome. :-)