2 2/3 + 7 3/4 =
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2 8/12 + 7 9/12 = 9 17/12 that's where I get confused not sure how to break it down from here
2 8/12 + 7 9/12 = 9 17/12
Since 17/12 is an improper fraction, it is more than 1. 17/12 = 12/12 + 5/12
9 17/12 = 10 5/12
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To add the mixed numbers 2 2/3 and 7 3/4, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
To convert the mixed number 2 2/3 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (3) and add the numerator (2) to get 8. Then, write the sum as the numerator over the denominator, giving us 8/3.
To convert the mixed number 7 3/4 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (7) by the denominator of the fraction (4) and add the numerator (3) to get 31. Write 31/4 as the improper fraction.
Step 2: Find a common denominator.
To add the fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, 3 and 4 have a common multiple of 12. So, we can use 12 as the common denominator.
Step 3: Adjust the fractions to have the common denominator.
To adjust the fraction 8/3, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4. This gives us 32/12.
To adjust the fraction 31/4, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3. This gives us 93/12.
Step 4: Add the fractions.
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them together. Add the numerators (32 + 93) and keep the common denominator of 12, giving us 125/12.
Step 5: Simplify the fraction (if necessary).
The fraction 125/12 is already simplified because there are no common factors between the numerator and denominator.
Therefore, the sum of 2 2/3 and 7 3/4 is 125/12.