SOLUTION: The problem says Stefan wants to ass (3 5/7 + 1 1/5) + 2 1/7. He uses the Commutative Property to rewrite the problem. Which shows the step? a. (3 5/7 + 1 1/5 + 2 1/7) b. 3

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Question 1080046: The problem says
Stefan wants to ass (3 5/7 + 1 1/5) + 2 1/7. He uses the Commutative Property to rewrite the problem. Which shows the step?
a. (3 5/7 + 1 1/5 + 2 1/7)
b. 3 5/7 + (1 1/5 + 2 1/7)
c. (1 1/5 + 3 5/7) + 2 1/7
d. (2 1/7 + 1 1/5) + 3 5/7
I have no idea. Thank you

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's all the same.
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Step 1, change all 3 terms to "improper fractions."
Step 2, find a common denominator.
Step 3, add them.

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