SOLUTION: It has been a long time since I have done this, so I need help in finding out how I get the answer for 5/12+ 1/3+ 1/6

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Question 565591: It has been a long time since I have done this, so I need help in finding out how I get the answer for 5/12+ 1/3+ 1/6
Answer by lwsshak3(3711) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/12+ 1/3+ 1/6
The best way to do these problems is to change all the fractions with a common denominator then combine like terms of the numerator.
5/12+ 1/3+ 1/6
LCD=12
5/12+4/12+2/12=11/12