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zaharov [31]
3 years ago
9

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Mathematics
1 answer:
KIM [24]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 = 4/12

1/4 = 3/12

3/12 + 4/12 = 7/12

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