Sunday, February 12, 2012

Adding Mixed Numbers

Eg. 1 1/3 + 1 1/4

First your find the L.C.M

3 - 3,6,9,12
4 - 4,8,12

Then add how many multiples to the numerator
1/3 = 4/12
1/4 = 3/12
Then add them together
4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12

Then add the whole numbers
1 + 1 = 2
Then combine the fraction and whole number
2 7/12

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