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What is 91/1 + 1/11?

What is 91/1 + 1/11?

This is how to add

91
1
+
1
11

Step 1

We have to make sure the denominators are equal.

Since 1 is evenly divided by 11, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 91 by 11, and get 1001, then we multiply 1 by 11 and get 11.

91/1 times 11

So now our fractions look like this:

1001
11
+
1
11

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1001 + 1 = 1002

So the answer is:

1002
11

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing 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 91/1 + 1/11

91
1
+
1
11
=
1002
11
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