a: (a)

Let’s break it down! When you add fractions with the same denominator, you simply combine the numerators while keeping the denominator the same. So, . You’ve just turned two simple fractions into an even cooler one!

Now, if you want to express as a mixed number, you can divide 7 by 3. That gives you 2 with a remainder of 1. So, can be rewritten as . Math can be magical, turning fractions into mixed numbers!