add the fractions to create a mixed number

3/4 + 5/6

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To add the fractions \( \frac{3}{4} \) and \( \frac{5}{6} \), we first need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12.

Next, we convert each fraction to have the denominator of 12:

  1. For \( \frac{3}{4} \): \[ \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{3}{3} = \frac{9}{12} \]

  2. For \( \frac{5}{6} \): \[ \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{2}{2} = \frac{10}{12} \]

Now, we can add the two fractions: \[ \frac{9}{12} + \frac{10}{12} = \frac{19}{12} \]

Next, we convert \( \frac{19}{12} \) into a mixed number. We divide 19 by 12:

  • 19 divided by 12 is 1 with a remainder of 7.

Thus, we can express \( \frac{19}{12} \) as: \[ 1 \frac{7}{12} \]

So, the final result is: \[ 1 \frac{7}{12} \]