Sum of  
5/12
and
1/12
in Simplest Form

Given:  
5/12
+
1/12

Since the denominators are common (the same), we can add the numerators:
5/12
+
1/12
=
5 + 1/12
=
6/12
However,  
6/12
 is NOT in Simplest Form since the Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 12 does not equal 1, GCF(6, 12) ≠ 1
Upon inspection, the GCF(6, 12) = 6
In Simplest Form,  
6/12
=
6 ÷ 6/12 ÷ 6
=
1/2
 (1 is the only factor common to 1 and 2)
Therefore, the Sum of  
5/12
and
1/12
is equal to
1/2
in Simplest Form:  
5/12
+
1/12
=
1/2

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