Question

What is the sum of 1/3 + 5 3/4 as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

6 1/12 would be the answer

Rewriting our equation with parts separated

1/3+5+3/4

Solving the fraction parts

1/3+3/4=?

Find the LCD of 1/3 and 3/4 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 12

4/12+9/12=13/12

Simplifying the fraction part, 13/12,

13/12=11/12

Combining the whole and fraction parts

5+1+1/12=6 1/12