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How do I add 12 ½ +16¾=

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Answer:

decimal format = 29.25

mixed number = 29 1/4

Improper fraction = 117/4

Explanation:

Make the denominators equal after simplifying the denominators*. The denominators are currently 2 and 4. So you can just make your life easier by making the denominator of the first number a 4. Multiply both sides by 2.

1. Simplify

12*2+1 = 25/2

25/2*2/2 = 50/4

2. Simplify second number

16*4+3 = 67/4

3. Add the improper fractions

50/4 + 67/4 = 117/4

Total answer:

29.25 = decimal format

mixed number = 29 1/4

Improper fraction = 117/4

Terms:

*denominators - the bottom number of a fraction

Hope this helped,

Kavitha Banarjee

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