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OpenStudy (anonymous):

math x = ? stuff

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2 5/6 + x = 7 17/18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are those mixed fractions?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk i think but not so sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Like so? \[2\frac{ 5 }{ 6 } +x= 7\frac{ 17 }{ 18 }\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Before you can do any operations on those fractions you have to convert them to an improper form.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk how

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply the denominator by the whole number, and to that add the nominator. While still keeping the denominator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

17/6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do the same for the second one, remember to keep the denominator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

umm ok holds

OpenStudy (anonymous):

143/18

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