simplify: 12 - 4 divided by 4/3 + 1.

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To simplify this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

1. Start by solving the division first: 4 divided by 4/3 = 4 * 3/4 = 12/4 = 3

2. Next, perform the subtraction: 12 - 3 = 9

3. Lastly, add 1 to the result: 9 + 1 = 10

Therefore, 12 - 4 divided by 4/3 + 1 simplifies to 10.