Question

Add 1/3 + 5 3/4 enter the sum in the box as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

6 1/12

Explanation:

convert to common denominator and write mixed number as a fraction

common denominator here should be 12

how do you get 12 in the denominator for each term

1/3 x 4/4 = 4/12

5 x 12 = 60

3/4 x 3/3 = 9/12 add this to 60/12

4/12 + 69/12 = 73/12

73/12 = 6 1/12