Basic Math Examples

7 \frac{3}{8}

$7 \frac{3}{8}$

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

7 + \frac{3}{8}

$7 + \frac{3}{8}$

Step 2

Add

7

$7$ and

\frac{3}{8}

$\frac{3}{8}$ .

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Step 2.1

To write

7

$7$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

\frac{8}{8}

$\frac{8}{8}$ .

7 \cdot \frac{8}{8} + \frac{3}{8}

$7 \cdot \frac{8}{8} + \frac{3}{8}$

Step 2.2

Combine

7

$7$ and

\frac{8}{8}

$\frac{8}{8}$ .

\frac{7 \cdot 8}{8} + \frac{3}{8}

$\frac{7 \cdot 8}{8} + \frac{3}{8}$

Step 2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

\frac{7 \cdot 8 + 3}{8}

$\frac{7 \cdot 8 + 3}{8}$

Step 2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.4.1

Multiply

7

$7$ by

8

$8$ .

\frac{56 + 3}{8}

$\frac{56 + 3}{8}$

Step 2.4.2

Add

56

$56$ and

3

$3$ .

\frac{59}{8}

$\frac{59}{8}$

\frac{59}{8}

$\frac{59}{8}$

\frac{59}{8}

$\frac{59}{8}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

\frac{59}{8}

$\frac{59}{8}$

Decimal Form:

7.375

$7.375$

Mixed Number Form:

7 \frac{3}{8}

$7 \frac{3}{8}$