Question

find the sum.
$1\frac{5}{12}+1\frac{8}{12}=\square\frac{?}{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole numbers

The whole numbers are 1 and 1. So, \(1 + 1 = 2\).

Step2: Add the fractions

The fractions are \(\frac{5}{12}\) and \(\frac{8}{12}\). Since they have the same denominator, we add the numerators: \(\frac{5 + 8}{12}=\frac{13}{12}\).

Step3: Combine the whole number and the fraction

\(\frac{13}{12}\) is an improper fraction. Convert it to a mixed number: \(\frac{13}{12}=1\frac{1}{12}\). Now add this to the whole number from Step1: \(2+1\frac{1}{12}=3\frac{1}{12}\).

Answer:

\(3\frac{1}{12}\) (or as a single improper fraction \(\frac{37}{12}\), but the mixed number form is more appropriate here)