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How do u do this problem correctly

How do u do this problem correctly-example-1
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U have to find the common denominator of the fractions and then you add them
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I think your mistake was you didn't multiply the common multiple by the denominator AND the numerator. By doing this the 1/6 turns into 2/12 and 1/4 turns into 3/12

Add them together and you are left with 5/12!
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