What is 4 7/12 + 3 3/8

7 23 / 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Rewriting our equation with parts separated

=4+7/12+3+3/8

Solving the whole number parts

4+3=7

Solving the fraction parts

7/12+3/8=?

Find the LCD of 7/12 and 3/8 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 24

14/24+9/24=23/24

Combining the whole and fraction parts

7+23/24=7 23/24

Solution if your looking for a formula.

First:

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions.

Then your initial equation becomes:

55/12+2/78

Applying the fractions formula for addition,

= (55*8) + (27*12) 12*8

=440+324/96

=764/96

Simplifying 764/96, the answer is

=7 23/24