SOLUTION: I need help on this problem the answer is 11 2/3 but I dont understand it. Can someone write the solution step by step. 3+2(4 1/3) Thank you!

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Question 993662: I need help on this problem the answer is 11 2/3 but I dont understand it. Can someone write the solution step by step. 3+2(4 1/3)
Thank you!
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
First of all multiply 4 1/3 by 2
this equals 8 2/3
Then add 3 to 8 2/3
this equals 11 2/3
Hope this helps :-)