Math Problem Statement

6 5/12 + 3 3/4

Solution

To solve 6512+3346 \frac{5}{12} + 3 \frac{3}{4}, follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions

  1. Convert 65126 \frac{5}{12}: 6512=6×12+512=72+512=77126 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{6 \times 12 + 5}{12} = \frac{72 + 5}{12} = \frac{77}{12}

  2. Convert 3343 \frac{3}{4}: 334=3×4+34=12+34=1543 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 4 + 3}{4} = \frac{12 + 3}{4} = \frac{15}{4}

Step 2: Find a common denominator

The least common denominator (LCD) of 12 and 4 is 12. Rewrite 154\frac{15}{4} with denominator 12: 154=15×34×3=4512\frac{15}{4} = \frac{15 \times 3}{4 \times 3} = \frac{45}{12}

Step 3: Add the fractions

Now add 7712+4512\frac{77}{12} + \frac{45}{12}: 7712+4512=77+4512=12212\frac{77}{12} + \frac{45}{12} = \frac{77 + 45}{12} = \frac{122}{12}

Step 4: Simplify the result

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2: 12212=122÷212÷2=616\frac{122}{12} = \frac{122 \div 2}{12 \div 2} = \frac{61}{6}

Step 5: Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number

616=1016\frac{61}{6} = 10 \frac{1}{6}

Thus, 6512+334=10166 \frac{5}{12} + 3 \frac{3}{4} = 10 \frac{1}{6}.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you subtract mixed numbers with different denominators?
  2. What is the method for multiplying two mixed numbers?
  3. How can you convert improper fractions back to mixed numbers?
  4. What is the process for adding mixed numbers with the same denominator?
  5. How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

Tip: When working with fractions, always simplify the result to its lowest terms for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Improper Fractions
Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Formulas

Mixed number to improper fraction: a b/c = (a * c + b)/c
Addition of fractions: a/b + c/d = (a * d + b * c)/(b * d)
Simplification using GCD

Theorems

Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Simplification using Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7