Question

Add the mixed numbers 3 2/3 and 2 4/7 by converting each into an improper fraction.

Answer 1

please help me with this

Answer 2

As improper fractions,

3 2/3 = 11/3 and 2 4/7 = 18/7

In order to add them together, you also need to have a common denominator, which would be 21.

3 2/3 = 11/3 = 77/21 and
2 4/7 = 18/7 = 54/21

77/21 + 54/21 = 131/21

131/21 = 6 5/21

Answer 3

Can you suggest a alternative way to do this problem

Answer 4

and how did you get 131/21 to 6 5/21