Question

5 5/9 - 2 1/3 ?

Answer 1

To change a mixed fraction to a proper fraction, multiply the outside number by the denominator and add it to the numerator:\[\Large 5\frac{5}{9} = \frac{{(5 \times 9) + 5}}{9}\]To add fractions, find a common denominator, remembering to do the same to the top and bottom, then add the resulting numerators over the common denominator.