11. Perform the indicated operation and, if possible, simplify. Please show all of your work. Write your final answer exactly as a fraction in lowest terms. 7/19+1/2
What are you getting stuck on?
find common denominators
Everything, it's so confusing
do u know how to find common denominators
(7/19)(2/2) + (1/2)(19/19) =
the answer is 4/19
^ how'd you get 4/19 o.0?
found common denominators which would be putting everything over 38
then 7 + 1 is 8
then you simplify which gives you 4/19
look at the original equation, there is no way possible that you would get 4/19
you're at 7/19 to begin with, the only way you would get 4/19 is if you subtracted
i understand what you're saying but the direction say that she has to reduce it sooooo you would reduce it to 4/19
what do u think it is
still there's no way you would reduce it to 4/19, you're at 7/19 to begin with, adding half.... roughly 9.5/19
it's 33/38
there's no way to reduce that, unless you use decimal points in the fractions
ok whatever u say
is there answer options?
Now I'm reallu confused!
the common denominator (bottom of the fraction), for both of the fractions, is 38
is there any answer option jackie
i would like to see how u got this micki
in order for you to make them have common denominators, you have to multiply the first one by 2/2, giving you 14/38
OMG WOW. i am sososo dumb
and the 2nd fraction, 1/2, by 19/19, giving you 19/38
of courseee. I'm sorry i completely forgot to multiply the top
you're right
hence it becomes 14/38+19/38
Oh ok so you are say I multiply 2x19 and 2x7 giving me 19/38 +14/38 and 33/38 would be my answer?
yes
Thanks guys, it's been over 20 years since I have done this stuff lol
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