A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Add and .
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Combine and .
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Simplify the numerator.
Multiply by .
Add and .
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Add and .
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Combine and .
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Simplify the numerator.
Multiply by .
Add and .
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Add and .
Factor out of .
Cancel the common factors.
Factor out of .
Cancel the common factor.
Rewrite the expression.
Combine 3 7/12+5 11/12