Question

How do you add mixed numbers and fraction with unlike denominators like 5 1/7+5/8=

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Here is one way:

Convert mixed number 5 1/7 to an improper fraction = 36/7

then convert both fractions to common denominator

36/7 = 288/56

5/8 = 35/56

now you can add them

288/56  + 35/56 = (288+ 35) / 56 = 323/56

 then reduce it   to  5 43/56