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Q. Add. \newline13+512=\frac{1}{3} + \frac{5}{12} = ____\newlineUse the model to help you.
  1. Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions 13\frac{1}{3} and 512\frac{5}{12}. The denominators are 33 and 1212. The least common multiple of 33 and 1212 is 1212. 13\frac{1}{3} can be converted to 412\frac{4}{12} by multiplying both numerator and denominator by 44.
  2. Add Converted Fractions: Add the converted fractions.\newline412+512=912\frac{4}{12} + \frac{5}{12} = \frac{9}{12}
  3. Simplify Result: Simplify the result. 912\frac{9}{12} can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 33, which gives 34\frac{3}{4}.

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