Chapter SH, Problem 6.8E

To determine

To find: The addition or subtraction and write in simplest form.

Answer to Problem 6.8E

The solution is $6\frac{23}{35}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given expression is,

  $2\frac{4}{5}+3\frac{6}{7}$

Calculation:

The given expression is simplified as,

  $\begin{array}{c}2\frac{4}{5}+3\frac{6}{7}=2\frac{28}{35}+3\frac{30}{35}\\ =5\frac{58}{35}\\ =5+1+\frac{23}{35}\\ =6\frac{23}{35}\end{array}$

Therefore, the simplest form is $6\frac{23}{35}$ .