If you are adding 3 2/3 + 2 2/3 using fraction strips explain how you can rename the fraction part of the problem. (Into a mixed number)

Answer 1

3 2/3 + 2 2/3

= 3+2 + 2/3+2/3

= 5 + 4/3

= 5 + 1 1/3

= 5+1 + 1/3

= 6 1/3

or

3 2/3 + 2 2/3

= (3x3 +2)/3 + (3x2 + 2)/3

= (9+2)/3 + (6+2)/3

= 11/3 + 8/3

= (11+8)/3

= 19/3

= (18+1)/3

= 18/3 + 1/3

= 6 + 1/3

= 6 1/3

or

3 2/3 + 2 2/3

= 3.666.... + 2.666...

= 3+2 + .666...+.666...

=5 + 2(.666...)

= 5 + 1.333...

= 6.333...

= 6 1/3

Answer is: Six and one-third, 6 1/3 = 19/3= 6.333...