document.write( "Question 283191: Ok so im on adding and subtracting mixed numbers and Im so confused on how the numerator is changing with the denominator...I dont no if im making sense but here is an example...\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "the numerators changed to 9 9/12 and 8 10/12 so confused I understand how to find everything else but that!
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Algebra.Com's Answer #205580 by richwmiller(17219)\"\" \"About 
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9 3/4 + 8 5/6
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Do you see how 3/4=9/12 ?
\n" ); document.write( "Do you see why 5/6=10/12 ?
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