Question

Todd is putting new oak baseboard trim in his living room. He has one piece that is 12 1/2 ft long and another that is 8 2/3 ft long. How much trim does he have total?​

Answer 1

21 1/6 ft

Explanation:

Add the lengths together

12 1/2 + 8 2/3

Get a common denominator of 6

12 1/2 *3/3 + 8 2/3 *2/2

12 3/6 + 8 4/6

20 7/6

20 +6/6+1/6

21 1/6