Basic Math Examples

$2 (1 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1

Convert $1 \frac{1}{2}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

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

$2 (1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1.2

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$2 (\frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$2 (\frac{2 + 1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1.2.3

Add $2$ and $1$ .

$2 (\frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$2 \frac{3 + 1}{2}$

Step 3

Add $3$ and $1$ .

$2 (\frac{4}{2})$

Step 4

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 4.1

Cancel the common factor.

$2 (\frac{4}{2})$

Step 4.2

Rewrite the expression.

$4$