SOLUTION: Simplify mixed numbers 5 3/4 + 8 5/6=

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Question 413468: Simplify mixed numbers 5 3/4 + 8 5/6=
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5 3/4 + 8 5/6 = 5 + 8 + 3/4 + 5/6
5 + 8 + 3/4 + 5/6 = 13 + 9/12 + 10/12
13 + 9/12 + 10/12 = 13 19/12
13 19/12 = 13 + 12/12 + 7/12
13 + 12/12 + 7/12 = 14 7/12 answer