SOLUTION: 2 1/3 + 5/6 of 1 2/5 =

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Question 861378: 2 1/3 + 5/6 of 1 2/5 =
Answer by ben720(159) About Me  (Show Source):
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When talking about fractions, it is a handy hint to remember that of means the same thing as times. So,
2%2B1%2F3+%2B+%285%2F6%29%281%2B2%2F5%29
First of all, change the fractions to improper to make them easier to compare.
7%2F3%2B5%2F6%2A7%2F5
Multiply the fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators
7%2F3%2B35%2F30
Change the 7/3 to /30 by multiplying both parts by 10
70%2F30%2B35%2F30
Add them together
105%2F30
Simplify the fraction by dividing both top and bottom by 15
7/2 or 3½