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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The mixed number consists of the whole number 2 and the fraction .
Step 2: Add the whole numbers: .
Step 3: Since the fraction has no other fractional parts to add, we simply keep it as is and attach it to the 9.
Therefore, the overall sum is .
After comparing our solution to the possible answer choices, the correct choice is .
\( 2\frac{2}{5}+2\frac{2}{5}= \)
No! When adding a whole number to a mixed number, just add the whole parts together first. Converting 7 to makes the problem harder than it needs to be.
The same method works! Add the whole numbers: 7 + 2 = 9. Then keep the fraction: . Only convert to improper fractions when you need to add or subtract fractional parts.
Convert to improper fractions only when you need to add or subtract fractional parts. For example, requires converting because .
Yes! Addition is commutative, so you can rearrange. But it's clearest to group whole numbers together: (7 + 2) + = .
Because means 2 AND more! You can't ignore the fractional part. Think of it as 2.33... + 7 = 9.33... = .
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