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What is 31/12 + 10/12?

What is 31/12 + 10/12?

This is how you add

31
12
 +
10
12

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

31 + 10 = 41

That gives us an answer of

41
12

Step 2

Can 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 12. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 31/12 + 10/12

31
12
 +
10
12
 =
41
12
© 2014 Randy Tayler

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