Question

evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. $\frac{17}{23}+\frac{3}{23}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add numerators

Since the denominators are the same, we add the numerators: $17 + 3$.
$17+3 = 20$

Step2: Write the fraction

The denominator remains the same. So the fraction is $\frac{20}{23}$.

Answer:

$\frac{20}{23}$