What is the sum of 6 1/5 and 3 1/4?

To find the sum of 6 1/5 and 3 1/4, it is helpful to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

First, convert 6 1/5:

• Multiply the whole number (6) by the denominator of the fraction (5): 6 × 5 = 30.

• Add the numerator (1) to the result: 30 + 1 = 31.

• This gives us the improper fraction: 31/5.

Next, convert 3 1/4:

• Multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator (4): 3 × 4 = 12.

• Add the numerator (1): 12 + 1 = 13.

• This gives us the improper fraction: 13/4.

Now you can add these two improper fractions together. To do so, you need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 4 is 20.

Convert 31/5 to a fraction with a denominator of 20:

• Multiply the numerator and denominator of 31/5 by 4: (31 × 4) / (5 × 4) = 124/20.

Convert 13/