Math Problem Statement

Add, regroup, then reduce to the lowest terms: 1) 5/3 + 2 2/3 2) 4/10 + 2 3/5 3) 3 5/6 + 1 2/3 4) 6 8/10 + 7/20 5) 2 3/8 + 6 3/4

Solution

I have opened the image, and it includes five fraction problems that require addition, regrouping, and simplification to the lowest terms.

Let's go through each question and solve them step by step.


1) 53+223\frac{5}{3} + 2 \frac{2}{3}:

Convert the mixed fraction to improper:

  • 223=832 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3}

Now, add:

  • 53+83=133\frac{5}{3} + \frac{8}{3} = \frac{13}{3}

Since 133\frac{13}{3} is an improper fraction, convert it back:

  • 133=413\frac{13}{3} = 4 \frac{1}{3}

Answer: 4134 \frac{1}{3}


2) 410+235\frac{4}{10} + 2 \frac{3}{5}:

Convert 2352 \frac{3}{5} to improper:

  • 235=1352 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{13}{5}

Find a common denominator (LCM of 10 and 5 is 10):

  • 135=2610\frac{13}{5} = \frac{26}{10}

Now, add:

  • 410+2610=3010\frac{4}{10} + \frac{26}{10} = \frac{30}{10}

Simplify:

  • 3010=3\frac{30}{10} = 3

Answer: 33


3) 356+1233 \frac{5}{6} + 1 \frac{2}{3}:

Convert both mixed numbers to improper:

  • 356=2363 \frac{5}{6} = \frac{23}{6}
  • 123=531 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3}

Find a common denominator (LCM of 6 and 3 is 6):

  • 53=106\frac{5}{3} = \frac{10}{6}

Now, add:

  • 236+106=336\frac{23}{6} + \frac{10}{6} = \frac{33}{6}

Simplify:

  • 336=512\frac{33}{6} = 5 \frac{1}{2}

Answer: 5125 \frac{1}{2}


4) 6810+7206 \frac{8}{10} + \frac{7}{20}:

Convert 68106 \frac{8}{10} to improper:

  • 6810=645=3456 \frac{8}{10} = 6 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{34}{5}

Find a common denominator (LCM of 5 and 20 is 20):

  • 345=13620\frac{34}{5} = \frac{136}{20}

Now, add:

  • 13620+720=14320\frac{136}{20} + \frac{7}{20} = \frac{143}{20}

Simplify:

  • 14320=7320\frac{143}{20} = 7 \frac{3}{20}

Answer: 73207 \frac{3}{20}


5) 238+6342 \frac{3}{8} + 6 \frac{3}{4}:

Convert both mixed numbers to improper:

  • 238=1982 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{8}
  • 634=2746 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{27}{4}

Find a common denominator (LCM of 8 and 4 is 8):

  • 274=548\frac{27}{4} = \frac{54}{8}

Now, add:

  • 198+548=738\frac{19}{8} + \frac{54}{8} = \frac{73}{8}

Simplify:

  • 738=918\frac{73}{8} = 9 \frac{1}{8}

Answer: 9189 \frac{1}{8}


Let me know if you'd like further clarification on any of these problems, or if you have additional questions.

Here are 5 follow-up questions for practice:

  1. Can you explain how to find the least common denominator between two fractions?
  2. What is the process of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?
  3. How would you subtract fractions with different denominators?
  4. Can you provide an example of multiplying two mixed numbers?
  5. How do you simplify a fraction after adding or subtracting it?

Tip: Always ensure fractions are reduced to their lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Least Common Denominator
Simplification

Formulas

Addition of Fractions: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd
Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions: n a/b = (nb + a)/b
Simplifying Fractions: GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic for Simplification
Least Common Denominator

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7