1 whole and five twelves plus 1 whole and 25

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To solve \( 1 \frac{5}{12} + 1 \frac{25}{1} \), we can start by converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

  1. Convert \( 1 \frac{5}{12} \) to an improper fraction:

    • \( 1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{12 \cdot 1 + 5}{12} = \frac{12 + 5}{12} = \frac{17}{12} \).
  2. Convert \( 1 \frac{25}{1} \) to an improper fraction:

    • \( 1 \frac{25}{1} = \frac{1 \cdot 1 + 25}{1} = \frac{1 + 25}{1} = \frac{26}{1} = 26 \).

Now we can add the two fractions:

\[ \frac{17}{12} + 26 \]

To add these, we can express 26 as a fraction with the same denominator:

\[ 26 = \frac{26 \cdot 12}{12} = \frac{312}{12} \]

Now add the two fractions together:

\[ \frac{17}{12} + \frac{312}{12} = \frac{17 + 312}{12} = \frac{329}{12} \]

Now, we can convert \( \frac{329}{12} \) back to a mixed number:

Divide \( 329 \) by \( 12 \):

  • \( 329 \div 12 = 27 \) with a remainder of \( 5 \).

So, this is \( 27 \frac{5}{12} \).

Thus, the final result is:

\[ 1 \frac{5}{12} + 1 \frac{25}{1} = 27 \frac{5}{12} \]