Question

Add.

$3\frac{3}{11}$$+$$5\frac{1}{11}$

Answer 1

The given fractions $3\frac{3}{11}$ and $5\frac{1}{11}$ are mixed fractions with same denominator. Now, to add two or more mixed fractions, we first convert the given fractions into improper fractions and then add. So, converting the given mixed fractions into improper fractions, we have

$3\frac{3}{11}$$=\frac{(3\times 11)+3}{11}=\frac{36}{11}$

and $5\frac{1}{11}$$=\frac{(5\times 11)+1}{11}=\frac{56}{11}$

So, $3\frac{3}{11}+5\frac{1}{11}=\frac{36}{11}+\frac{56}{11}=\frac{92}{11}$ [Taking $11$ as common denominator and adding $36$ and $56$.