SOLUTION: Simplify expression <pre> 18. 1 + 1 ------- 2 + 1/3 </pre>

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Question 208132This question is from textbook Algebra I
: Simplify expression 
18.  1 +    1
         -------
         2 + 1/3
This question is from textbook Algebra I

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2B1%2F%282%2B1%2F3%29 Start with the given expression.


1%2B1%2F%286%2F3%2B1%2F3%29 Rewrite 2 as 6%2F3 (ie multiply 2 by 3%2F3)


1%2B1%2F%287%2F3%29 Combine the fractions by adding the numerators.


1%2B1%2A%283%2F7%29 Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.


1%2B3%2F7 Multiply


7%2F7%2B3%2F7 Rewrite 1 as 7%2F7 (ie multiply 1 by 7%2F7)


10%2F7 Combine the fractions by adding the numerators.


So 1%2B1%2F%282%2B1%2F3%29=10%2F7