Question

4 1/9 + 9 1/2

Answer 1

A mixed number is a whole number plus the fraction so
4 1/9 =4 + 1/9
9 1/2 = 9 + 1/2

Answer 2

Knowing this you can write your problem as
4 + 1/9 + 9 + 1/2

Then group the whole numbers together and the fractions together:

(4 + 9) + (1/9 + 1/2)

Answer 3

You know that 4 + 9 = 13 so

13 + (1/9 + 1/2)

All you have to do is just add the fractions together. Let me know what you get.

Answer 4

11/18

Answer 5

Very good. So what is the final result?

Answer 6

13 11/18

Answer 7

Yes. I recommend writing your fractions as a + b/c when writing them horizontally. Most students don't realize that a b/c actually doesn't mean anything mathematically. At least not when written in that form

Answer 8

\(a \dfrac{b}{c}\) is defined as a mixed number but it does not mean the same as a b/c.

Answer 9

Ok when it comes to fractions I don't have much luck but I will follow your advice

Answer 10

Be careful though. Sometimes you might run into improper fractions. In such cases, you'll have to break them back down into mixed numbers.

Answer 11

If you run into such problems, come back here and I'll help.

Answer 12

I will do that thank you for your help and the advice on how to deal with fractions

Answer 13

You're welcome