Question

5.815 + 6.021 as a mixed number

Answer 1

In decimal form, the answer would be 11.836. However, you need it in mixed numbers. 11 and 836/1000 or, reduced,  11 and 209/250

Answer 2

Answer

11 209/250

Explanation

5.815 + 6.021

First add the numbers the way they are.

          5.815

        +6.021

        11.836

The whole number is 11.

11.836 = 11 + 0.836

0.836 = 836/1000

Dividing byy 4 we get,

0.836 = 836/1000 = 209/250

∴ 11.836  = 11 209/250