10/12 plus 12/36 equals which of the following choices? Make sure your answer is in lowest terms
A. 42/36
B. 1 and 6/36
C. 1 and 1/6
D. 11/18
c
Rationale: 10/12 plus 12/36 is equivalent to 30/36 plus 12/36, which equals 42/36. This improper fraction must be convert-ed to a mixed fraction. 42/36 equals 1 and 6/36 but must be reduced to lowest terms, which is 1/6.
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