Perform the indicated problem, and if possible, simplify. show all work. 5/11 + 1/4

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chriss · Answer

first you want to find a common denominator between the two fractions.  You can usually start by multiplying each fraction by the denominator/denominator of the other fraction, though often there is a smaller denominator that can be shared between the two fractions.

anonymous · Answer

Find common denominators. Common denominator is 44. So multiply each fraction by the number that achieves a fraction with denominator of 44. So...
(5/11)*(4/4) and (1/4)*(11/11). now you have (20/44)+(11/44)

chriss · Answer

$$\frac{5}{11}\frac{4}{4}+\frac{1}{4}\frac{11}{11}$$

anonymous · Answer

I got it that far, I'm at 9/44 I dont think is the lowest it can go...

chriss · Answer

I don't think your arithmetic is right if you got 9/44.  I get something else when I add 20/44+11/44.

anonymous · Answer

haha i subtracted instead of adding. Thank  you!

chriss · Answer

you're welcome :)