Question

What is the answer for 5 3/4+3 1/3 =?

Answer 1

The answer is 9 1/12

Answer 2

`5 (3)/(4) + 3 (1)/(3)`

Let's start by adding the whole numbers.
5+3=8
Set it to the side.
Now let's rewrite the problem without the whole numbers.

`(3)/(4) + (1)/(3)`
We must find the least common denominator.
The LCD is 12.
In order to get 12 we must multiply by 3 on the left and 4 on the right.

`(3*3)/(4*3) + (1*4)/(3*4)`

`(9)/(12) + (4)/(12)`
Now just add them together since they have a common denominator.

`(13)/(12)`
Now we need to simplify

`1 (1)/(12)`
Now it is time to add that 8 back
8+
`1 (1)/(12)`
Add the whole numbers
8+1=9
Answer:
`9 (1)/(12)`