Math Problem Statement

(10 7/9) +(-9 2/3)

Solution

To solve (1079)+(923)(10 \frac{7}{9}) + (-9 \frac{2}{3}), let's first convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

  1. Convert 107910 \frac{7}{9} to an improper fraction: 1079=10×9+79=90+79=97910 \frac{7}{9} = \frac{10 \times 9 + 7}{9} = \frac{90 + 7}{9} = \frac{97}{9}

  2. Convert 923-9 \frac{2}{3} to an improper fraction: 923=9×3+23=27+23=293-9 \frac{2}{3} = -\frac{9 \times 3 + 2}{3} = -\frac{27 + 2}{3} = -\frac{29}{3}

  3. Find a common denominator: The least common multiple of 9 and 3 is 9. Convert 293-\frac{29}{3} to a fraction with a denominator of 9: 293=29×33×3=879-\frac{29}{3} = -\frac{29 \times 3}{3 \times 3} = -\frac{87}{9}

  4. Add the fractions: 979+(879)=97879=109\frac{97}{9} + \left(-\frac{87}{9}\right) = \frac{97 - 87}{9} = \frac{10}{9}

The result is 109\frac{10}{9}, which can also be expressed as a mixed number: 109=119\frac{10}{9} = 1 \frac{1}{9}

Final Answer:

(1079)+(923)=119(10 \frac{7}{9}) + (-9 \frac{2}{3}) = 1 \frac{1}{9}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you subtract mixed numbers with different denominators?
  2. How can improper fractions be converted back to mixed numbers?
  3. What is the method for finding the least common multiple of two numbers?
  4. How does adding negative fractions work?
  5. What is the process for converting a negative mixed number to an improper fraction?

Tip:

When adding or subtracting mixed numbers, converting them to improper fractions first simplifies the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Improper Fractions
Negative Numbers
Addition of Fractions

Formulas

Improper fraction formula: a b/c = (a*c + b)/c
Addition of fractions: a/b + c/d = (a*d + b*c) / (b*d)

Theorems

Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8