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What is 1/11 + 2/11?

What is 1/11 + 2/11?

Here's how we add

1
11
+
2
11

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 2 = 3

That gives us an answer of

3
11

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...

No good. 5 is larger than 3. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/11 + 2/11

1
11
+
2
11
=
3
11
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