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What is 11/12 + 2/12?

What is 11/12 + 2/12?

This is how you add

11
12
+
2
12

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

11 + 2 = 13

So what's the answer so far?

13
12

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 13...

No good. 13 is larger than 12. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 11/12 + 2/12

11
12
+
2
12
=
13
12
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