Pre-Algebra Examples

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

Step 1

Convert $1 \frac{1}{3}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

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

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

Step 1.2

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

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

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

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 1.2.3

Add $3$ and $1$ .

$\frac{4}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{4 + 1}{3}$

Step 3

Add $4$ and $1$ .

$\frac{5}{3}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$1.\overline{6}$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{2}{3}$