ToDetermineThe sum
Answer to Problem 52SR
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The sum
Concept Used:
The like fractions are those fractions whose denominators are equal.
The unlike fractions are those fractions whose denominators are unequal.
In addition of two or more like fractions, only numerators of all the fractions are to be added and the denominator will remain the same.
To add two or more unlike fractions, first convert all the fractions into like fractions, then do the addition of like fractions.
Calculation:
For the sum
Converting the mixed fractions into improper fractions
i.e.,
and
The sum is
As the denominators are different, so they are unlike fractions.
Converting them into like fractions.
Consider
And
Substituting the equivalent fractions
Therefore,
Conclusion:
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