SOLUTION: Is 6 10/15 the answer to 3 3/4 ÷2 1/12

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Question 898722: Is 6 10/15 the answer to
3 3/4 ÷2 1/12
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3 3/4 / (2 1/12)
convert mixed fractions into simple fractions by following steps
1)Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.
2)Add that to the numerator
3)Write that result on top of the denominator.
3 3/4 = [(4*3)+3]/4 = [12+3]/4 = 15/4
(2 1/12) =[(2*12)+1]/12 = [24+1]/12 = 25/12
so 3 3/4 / (2 1/12) = 15/4 +25/12
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  • Graphical form: 15%2F4%2B25%2F12 simplifies to 35%2F6
  • Text form: 15/4+25/12 simplifies to 35/6
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at highlight_red%28+15%2F4+%29%2Bhighlight_red%28+25%2F12+%29.
Added fractions or integers together
It becomes highlight_green%28+70%2F12+%29.
Look at highlight_red%28+70+%29%2Fhighlight_red%28+12+%29.
Factors 70 and 12 have greatest common factor (GCF) of 2. Reducing fraction.
It becomes highlight_green%28+35+%29%2Fhighlight_green%28+6+%29.
Result: 35%2F6

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