What is 12/1 + 5/11?
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Let's add
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Step 1We have to make sure the denominators are equal. 11 goes into 1 evenly, so we only need to multiply one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 12 by 11, and get 132, then we multiply 1 by 11 and get 11. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 132 + 5 = 137 So what's the answer so far?
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 11... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 13... No good. 13 is larger than 11. So we're done reducing. And we're done! Here's the final answer to 12/1 + 5/11
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