Example Question - whole number and fraction

Solving an Addition Equation

To solve the equation given in the image, you have to add together the whole number and the fraction. The equation is: \[ 2 + \frac{9}{3} = x \] First, divide 9 by 3: \[ \frac{9}{3} = 3 \] Now, add this result to the whole number 2: \[ 2 + 3 = 5 \] Therefore: \[ x = 5 \]