Question

Please explain adding fractions? I got the subtracting part down, I think! But the problem is 17 2/5 + 14 /15

Answer 1

you might find this site useful in understanding how to deal with fractions: http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_addition.html

have a look at it and then try to solve your question. If you still get stuck then let me know and I will try and help you further.

Answer 2

they also have a section on adding mixed fractions which will also help: http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fractions-mixed-addition.html

Answer 3

Would the answer be 31 13/15?

Answer 4

unfortunately no...

Answer 5

I suggest you have a look at that web site first to try and get a better understanding of these types of problems.

Answer 6

I did look at the website...

Answer 7

ok, then maybe if you listed your steps here then I can help you spot where you may have made a mistake.

Answer 8

okay. Well I multiplied 2/5by 3 to make it 6/15, then added that to 7/15.

Answer 9

And I got the fraction 13/15 and put it with the number 31, getting 31 13/15

Answer 10

where did you get 7/15 from?

Answer 11

Oh I'm so sorry, i typed the question wrong. The original equation is 17 2/5 + 14 7/15!

Answer 12

:)

Answer 13

in which case your answer is correct. :)

Answer 14

okay! Thank you so much! Sorry for the confusion! (:

Answer 15

np - always glad to help when I can! :)