SOLUTION: what is 3 1/2 + 4 2/3 + 7 1/4 and can u help me how to get the answer thank you

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Question 682893: what is 3 1/2 + 4 2/3 + 7 1/4 and can u help me how to get the answer thank you
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31%2F2 ==> %281%2F2%29%286%2F6%29 = 6%2F12
42%2F3 ==> %282%2F3%29%284%2F4%29 = 8%2F12
+71%2F4 ==> %281%2F4%29%283%2F3%29 = 3%2F12
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14 17%2F12 --> pull out 12%2F12 from the 17%2F12
14 + 1 5%2F12
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155%2F12
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