Sum of  

11/2

and

1/2

in Simplest Form

Given:   +
Since the denominators are common (the same), we can add the numerators:
+ = = However,    is NOT in Simplest Form since the Greatest Common Factor of 2 and 12 does not equal 1, GCF(2, 12) ≠ 1
Upon inspection, the GCF(2, 12) = 2In Simplest Form,   = = = 6
Therefore, the Sum of  

11/2

and

1/2

is equal to 6 in Simplest Form:  

11/2

+

1/2

= 6