Question

homework: module a part 1 review
score: 20/30 answered: 22/30
question 23
perform the indicated operation and simplify the answer. write the answer as an integer or mixed number.
9\frac{5}{7}+7\frac{3}{7}=
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Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole - numbers

$9 + 7=16$

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{5}{7}+\frac{3}{7}=\frac{5 + 3}{7}=\frac{8}{7}$

Step3: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed - number

$\frac{8}{7}=1\frac{1}{7}$

Step4: Add the result of the whole - number addition and the mixed - number from the fraction addition

$16+1\frac{1}{7}=17\frac{1}{7}$

Answer:

$17\frac{1}{7}$