how do you do this problem? perform indicated operation write answer as a fraction, simplify. 1/11+ 5/6
First convert both fractions to fractions with a common denominator.
1/11 = 6/66
5/6 = 55/66
6/66 + 55/66 = 61/66
To perform the indicated operation of adding 1/11 and 5/6, you need to find a common denominator.
The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 11 and 6 is 66.
Now, you will convert both fractions to have a denominator of 66:
1/11 = (1 * 6)/(11 * 6) = 6/66
5/6 = (5 * 11)/(6 * 11) = 55/66
Now that both fractions have a common denominator of 66, you can add them together:
6/66 + 55/66 = (6 + 55)/66 = 61/66
Therefore, the solution to 1/11 + 5/6 is 61/66.