Answer:
3 3/20
Step-by-step explanation:
2 2/5 + 3/4
Add the whole numbers:
•2+0
Combine: 2/5, 3/4
•LCM of 5, 4 = 20
Adjust based on LCM:
•for 2/5, multiply the denominator and numerator by 4
•2•4/5•4 = 8/20
•for 3/4, multiply the denominator and numerator by 5
•3•5/4•5 = 15/20
Add: 8/20, 15/20
Since the denominators are equal, combine fractions:
•8+15/20
•23/20
Then, 2 + 23/20
Convert improper fraction to mixed: 23/20 = 1 3/20
Then 2+1 3/20 =
Answer: 3 3/20