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To solve the given equation , follow these steps:
The mixed number is converted as follows:
The improper fraction becomes .
The mixed number is converted as follows:
The improper fraction becomes .
Since we need to find what is when is added to it, determine the difference:
Subtract the fraction from :
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The fraction can be converted to the mixed number . This involves dividing 8 by 7, which yields a quotient of 1 with a remainder of 1.
Thus, the missing number is indeed .
The correct choice among the options provided is:
\( 1:\frac{3}{4}= \)
Converting to improper fractions makes the arithmetic much clearer! Instead of juggling whole numbers and fractions separately, you work with single fractions that are easier to add and subtract.
Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator: 5 × 7 + 2 = 37. So . Keep the same denominator!
Remember the equation structure: Known + ? = Total. So ? = Total - Known. Here: ? =
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1. So . The quotient becomes the whole number, remainder becomes the new numerator!
Yes, but it's trickier! You'd need to handle borrowing if the fraction part gets negative. Converting to improper fractions is the safest and clearest method.
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