Solve: 11/10 - 4/5 + 1/2 | Fraction Operation Challenge

Question

Solve the following exercise:

111045+12=? \frac{11}{10}-\frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{2}=\text{?}

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 1010, 55, and 22.
  • Step 2: Convert each fraction to have this common denominator.
  • Step 3: Perform the subtraction and addition operations sequentially.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The denominators are 1010, 55, and 22. The LCM of these numbers is 1010.
Step 2: Convert each fraction:
- 1110 \frac{11}{10} already has the denominator 1010.
- Convert 45 \frac{4}{5} to have a denominator of 1010:
45=4×25×2=810\frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 2}{5 \times 2} = \frac{8}{10}.
- Convert 12 \frac{1}{2} to have a denominator of 1010:
12=1×52×5=510\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 5}{2 \times 5} = \frac{5}{10}.
Step 3: Perform the operations:
- First, subtract: 1110810=11810=310 \frac{11}{10} - \frac{8}{10} = \frac{11 - 8}{10} = \frac{3}{10} .
- Then, add: 310+510=3+510=810=45 \frac{3}{10} + \frac{5}{10} = \frac{3 + 5}{10} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5} after simplifying.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 45 \frac{4}{5} .

Answer

45 \frac{4}{5}