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My name's Jennifer, but I'm more commonly known as Jen or Sporkster. I love lots of things/people including God; volleyball and soccer, my two favorite sports; and cheese. I also love Pi, but that's a story for another day.

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Q: ok i just started algebra in school yesterday, since it was my first day and in middle school i only did pre-algebra so i dont really know algebra.... I need some help on questions

one of them is 1 7/8 + 3/4... any idea??

5 3/4 * 1/3.......... 2 1/5 divided 4/5

2/5- 1/10

IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME out with how too do these... i only did 1 of each kind so i can learn it but i need help on how to do each one...

Also in the directions it says Perform the indicated skill... (i get that in other words it means do the question)... and simplify your answer if possible (does that mean make it the smallest it can be??... im pretty sure) BUT IF U HELP me i will RATE YOU A FIVE!!!!!

A: Ok, set it up like this

1 7
8

3
+ 4
_______

Change your denominators to a number that's divisible by both or all of your current denominators like this:

1 7 x1 7
8 x1 = 8

3 x2 = 6
+ 4 x2 = 8
_______________

Add your fractions:

7/8 + 6/8 = 13/8, or 1 5/8.

Add that number to your original whole number(s),

So 2 5/8 is your answer.

Try to use that method to answer your next two problems, but if you'd like me to explain them more in depth, email me and I'll be glad to help you. =)

Sporkster

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(Rating: 5) THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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