What is 8/11 + 4/11?
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This is how to add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 8 + 4 = 12 This yields the answer
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Step 2The last step is to reduce the fraction if we can. 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 12. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 8/11 + 4/11
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