What is 55/55 + 4/11?
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This is how to add
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Step 1We have to make sure the denominators are equal. 55 goes into 11 evenly, so we only need to multiply one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 4 by 5, and get 20, then we multiply 11 by 5 and get 55. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 55 + 20 = 75 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... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 5? Yes! So we reduce it:
So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again. 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 55/55 + 4/11
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