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What is the result of adding: 6 3/4 + 8 1/6 = ?

  • A. 14 & 11/12
  • B. 12 & 3/24
  • C. 35/6
  • D. 14 & 2/5
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To add the mixed numbers 6 3/4 and 8 1/6, first convert them to improper fractions. 6 3/4 becomes 27/4, and 8 1/6 becomes 49/6. When you add these fractions, you get 76/6, which simplifies to 12 & 2/3. Converting 12 & 2/3 back to a mixed number gives 14 & 11/12. Therefore, the correct sum of 6 3/4 + 8 1/6 is 14 & 11/12.