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Leon found the sum of 5/6 and 2/3 to be 11/12. How can you tell that his answer is incorrect without calculating?
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Leon found the sum of 5/6 and 2/3 to be 11/12. How can you tell that his answer is incorrect without calculating?

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5+2 isnt 12 so it cant be 11/12

User Cschneid
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Because 5 plus 2 is not 12

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