how to add and subtract improper fraction?
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Step-by-step explanation:
To add improper fraction:
let take the 9/2 + 10/4 as an example.
1. Turn the improper fraction into a proper fraction. By doing so, divide 9 by 2.
9÷2=4
remainder=1
okay to arrange this, the quotient is the mixed number and the remainder is the numerator and lastly the old denominator is still the denominator.
with the example used: 4 1/2
Next is the 10/4
10÷4=2
remainder=2
so, 2 2/4
2/4 can be simplified so instead of 2/4 it's 1/2
so, 2 1/2
2. add or subtract.
to add them use the same rule as for adding proper fractions.
but first is the mixed numbers which is:
2 and 2
so 2+4=6
then the fraction:
1/2 +1/2 = 2/2 or 1
since you got a whole number add it to 6.
6+1= 7
Ans. 7