Question

Simplify 5 1/6 + 2 1/3 + 5 11/12

Answer 1

$5( \frac{1}{6}) + 2( \frac{1}{3} ) + 5( \frac{11}{12} ) \\ = \frac{5}{6} + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{55}{12} \\ = \frac{(2 \times 5) + (4 \times 2) + (1 \times 55)}{12} \\ = \frac{10 + 8 + 55}{12} \\ = \frac{73}{12}$

Answer 2

5 1/6 + 2 1/3 - 5 11/12

= 31/6 + 7/3 - 63/12 [ Convert Into Improper Fractions]

LCM Of 6,3,12 = 2×3×2 = 12

= 31/6 + 7/3 - 63/12

= 62/12 + 28/12 - 63/12

= 90-63/12

= 27/12