5 11/12 + 3 9/12? Step by step

Simplified: 9 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions

To do this, multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator: (denominator × whole number + numerator)/denoninator

First fraction:

5 11/12

(12 × 5 + 11)/12

(60 + 11)/12

71/12

Next fraction:

3 9/12

(12 × 3 + 9)/12

(36 + 9)/12

45/12

Substitute these fractions in the original problem now:

71/12 + 45/12

Add the numerators only. The denominators stay the same.

(71 + 45)/12

116/12

Now that the calculations are done, convert this back into a whole number

How many times does 12 fit into 116 equally? If you answered 9 times, then you are correct. This 9 will sit as the whole number in the fraction

12 × 9 = 108

This doesn't equal 116 perfectly so we must find the left over

116 - 108 = 8 left over (which is used as the numerator)

9 8/12

If your class or problem asks that you simplify your answer, then look at both the numerator and denominator to determine any common factors within them

8 and 12 both have common factors of 2 and 4

Since 4 is the bigger number, divide both 8 and 12 by 4 to simplify your answer

9 2/3

d

step-by-step explanation:

d