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9 July, 17:56

John added 2 7/12 and 5 2/3 and got 7 1/4. Is John's answer reasonable

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  1. 9 July, 18:22
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    No

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2 7/12 + 5 8/12 = 7 15/12 = 8 1/4
  2. 9 July, 20:08
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    John's answer is not reasonable because 2 7/12 + 5 2/3 = 8 1/4.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    You should convert the denominator for 5 2/3 so the denominator is 12.

    5 2/3 = 5 8/12

    2 7/12 + 5 8/12 = 8 1/4, not 7 1/4.

    Therefore, John is incorrect.
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