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Pre-Algebra Examples
Step 1
Replace all occurrences of with a single . A plus sign followed by a minus sign has the same mathematical meaning as a single minus sign because
Step 2
Step 2.1
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Step 2.2
Add and .
Step 2.2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.2.2
Combine and .
Step 2.2.3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.2.4
Simplify the numerator.
Step 2.2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.2.4.2
Add and .
Step 3
Step 3.1
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Step 3.2
Add and .
Step 3.2.1
Write as a fraction with a common denominator.
Step 3.2.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3.2.3
Add and .
Step 4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Subtract from .
Step 5.2
Divide by .