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What is the answer to 10/12+1/2

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Before we add right away, we need a common denominator.

The denominator 12 can stay, as we change the 1/2. 2 goes into 12 6 times. So, multiply 1 and 2 by 6 to obtain the fraction 6/12.
Now we have 10/12 + 6/12.
Add the numerators, denominators stay the same.
Answer: 16/12 or 1 1/3
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10/12 + 1/2

Get a common denominator.

1/2 = 6/12

6/12 + 10/12 = 16/12

16/12 = 1 4/12 = 1 1/3

Answer: 1 and 1/3
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