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Explain why 1/12 + 1/2= 7/12

User Mahima
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Explanation:

1/2 of 12/12 is 6/12.

So, this means: 1/12 + 1/2 = 7/12

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1/12 + 6/12 = 7/12

User Nidin Vinayakan
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Answer:

1/12 + 1/2 = 1/12 + 6/12 - 1+6/12 = 7/12

Explanation:

hope this makes sense

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