Solve 9/2+8/3

$$\frac { 9 } { 2 } + \frac { 8 } { 3 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{43}{6}\approx 7.166666667$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6. Convert \frac{9}{2} and \frac{8}{3} to fractions with denominator 6.

$$\frac{27}{6}+\frac{16}{6}$$

Since \frac{27}{6} and \frac{16}{6} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{27+16}{6}$$

Add 27 and 16 to get 43.

$$\frac{43}{6}$$

Factor

$$\frac{43}{2 \cdot 3} = 7\frac{1}{6} = 7.166666666666667$$