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What is 3 1/3 + 2 1/4?

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Answer: It should be 3\2 if you want it in simplest is 1 1\2 or decimal is 1.5

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User Ian Ash
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Answer:

5 7/12

Explanation:

1. Add the whole numbers together

3 + 2 = 5

2. Find the LCD of 1/3 and 1/4 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 12


(4)/(12) + (3)/(12) = (7)/(12)

3. Combine the whole and fraction parts


5 + (7)/(12) = 5(7)/(12)

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