What is 12/1 + 11/12?
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Step 1Now we need to make our denominators match. Since 1 is evenly divided by 12, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 12 by 12, and get 144, then we multiply 1 by 12 and get 12. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 144 + 11 = 155 Now we have an answer.
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Step 3Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction? To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 13... No good. 13 is larger than 12. So we're done reducing. There you have it! Here's the final answer to 12/1 + 11/12
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