Math Problem Statement

3.9 + 1/3

Solution

To add 3.9+133.9 + \frac{1}{3}:

  1. Convert 3.93.9 to a fraction:
    3.9=39103.9 = \frac{39}{10}.

  2. Add the fractions:
    3910+13\frac{39}{10} + \frac{1}{3}.

  3. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 10 and 3, which is 30.

  4. Convert both fractions to have a common denominator:
    3910=39×310×3=11730\frac{39}{10} = \frac{39 \times 3}{10 \times 3} = \frac{117}{30},
    13=1×103×10=1030\frac{1}{3} = \frac{1 \times 10}{3 \times 10} = \frac{10}{30}.

  5. Add the fractions:
    11730+1030=12730\frac{117}{30} + \frac{10}{30} = \frac{127}{30}.

  6. Convert 12730\frac{127}{30} to a decimal:
    127304.2333\frac{127}{30} \approx 4.2333\ldots.

So, 3.9+134.23333.9 + \frac{1}{3} \approx 4.2333\ldots or 12730\frac{127}{30} in fraction form.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?
  2. How do you add fractions with different denominators?
  3. What is the process for finding the least common denominator?
  4. How do you simplify fractions?
  5. How do you convert a repeating decimal to a fraction?

Tip: When adding fractions, always find a common denominator to combine them efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Fractions
Decimals

Formulas

Fraction addition: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
Decimal conversion to fraction

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8