1st think about the fractions 1/7+6/11
1/7 1×11=11 7×11=77 so The 1st fraction is 11/77
6/11 6×7=42 11×7=77 So the 2nd fraction is 42/77 Now you have a like Denominators Now add the numerators That would be the top numbers you add together Not the bottom 53/77 Now add to whole numbers together 12+3=15 Then put your fraction with that That is your answer 15 53/77