What is 41/2 + 22/5?

3 Answers
Mar 5, 2018

69/10

Explanation:

9/2+12/5

45/15+24/10=69/10

Mar 5, 2018

6 9/10

Explanation:

Find a common denominator for 2 and 5, which is 10. Then adjust the fractions accordingly. 4 1/2 +2 2/5 = 4 5/10 +2 4/10 = 6 9/10

Mar 5, 2018

6 9/10

Explanation:

Method 1

4 1/2+2 2/5

=4+1/2+2+2/5

=6+(1*5+2*2)/(2*5)

=6+9/10

=6 9/10

Method 2:

4 1/2+2 2/5

=9/2+12/5

=(9*5+12*2)/(2*5)

=69/10

=6 9/10