SOLUTION: I am starting pre-algebra this semester. Can you help me with this problem? 1/4x2/3+2/5x11/3 I know the anwser is 49/30. Can you show me how this is worked?

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Question 399185: I am starting pre-algebra this semester. Can you help me with this problem? 1/4x2/3+2/5x11/3 I know the anwser is 49/30. Can you show me how this is worked?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F4 * 2%2F3 + 2%2F5 * 11%2F3
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Multiply the numerators and denominators first
2%2F12 + 22%2F15
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The 1st fraction can be reduced
1%2F6 + 22%2F15
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You can't add them unless they have a common denominator, in this case it would be 30
5%2F30 + 44%2F30 = 49%2F30