Compound Fractions: Problem 1

Rule 27:: A compound fraction is sometimes called a mixed number.
, , and are examples of compound fractions.

Problem 1:

Convert

to a simple fraction.

Answer:

Solution:

The compound fraction

can be written tex2html_wrap_inline54

Build the left fraction to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9.

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