What is 12/1 + 4/11?
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Here's how to add
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Step 1Our denominators (bottom numbers) don't match, so we can't add yet. Since 1 is evenly divided by 11, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 12 by 11, and get 132, then we multiply 1 by 11 and get 11. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 132 + 4 = 136 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. 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 11. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 12/1 + 4/11
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