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John added 2 7/12 and 5 2/3 and got 7 1/4. Is John's answer reasonable​

User MoCap
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Answer:

John's answer is not reasonable because 2 7/12 + 5 2/3 = 8 1/4.

Explanation:

You should convert the denominator for 5 2/3 so the denominator is 12.

5 2/3 = 5 8/12

2 7/12 + 5 8/12 = 8 1/4, not 7 1/4.

Therefore, John is incorrect.

User Alexey Palamar
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

2 7/12+ 5 8/12= 7 15/12 =8 1/4

User Stalinko
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