A number added to one third of itself equals 12 . what is the number
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In representing mixed numbers on a number line, we need first to pay attention to the denominators. Here, denominators are 8 and 5, their least common multiple is 40, so, we will need to cut up space between two numbers on the number line on 40 pieces. Also, we have 5 and 3 wholes at these mixed numbers, so, our answer is going to be greater than 8.
We will cut the space between 8 and 9 on a number line on 40 pieces, and we will add and
and get :
So, on a number line between 8 and 9 we need to count 31 out of 40 pieces and that is the result, 8 wholes and .