Sum of mixed

The sum of two mixed numbers is 15½. One of the numbers is 5 ¾. What is the other?

Correct answer:

x =  9 3⁄4 = 39/4

Step-by-step explanation:

s=1521​=15+21​=215⋅ 2+1​=230+1​=231​=1521​=15.5 y=543​=5+43​=45⋅ 4+3​=420+3​=423​=543​=5.75  s = x+y  x=s−y=231​−423​=462​−423​=462−23​=439​=943​=9.75

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Math Student
Q: What is 14 1/4 plus 6 7/8

A: 21 1/8 . See details of calculation: https://www.hackmath.net/en/calculator/fraction?input=14%201/4%20plus%206%207/8

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Q: what is 19 1/2 + 5 5/8 + 6 1/4

A: use our mixed numbers calculator:

19 1/2 + 5 5/8 + 6 1/4 = 251/8 = 31 3/8 = 31.375

https://www.hackmath.net/en/calculator/mixed-fractions?input=19%201/2%20%2b%205%205/8%20%2b%206%201/4

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Regy
Q:what is the answer mixed numbers 8 1/6 + 2 5/6

A: Result is 11. See details:
adding fraction parts: 1/6 + 5/6 = 1 (whole number)
adding whole parts: 8+2+1 = 11

https://www.hackmath.net/en/calculator/mixed-fractions?input=8%201/6%20%2b%202%205/6

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