| When denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the denominator. Then simplify. |
| All fractions have the same denominator (12). Add the numerators. | ||
| Sum | = | \(\dfrac{7}{12} + \dfrac{7}{12} + \dfrac{7}{12} = \dfrac{21}{12}\) |
| Simplify: GCD(21, 12) = 3. | ||
| Simplified | = | \(\dfrac{21 \div 3}{12 \div 3} = \dfrac{7}{4}\) |
| Convert to a mixed number: 7/4 = 7 divided by 4 = 1 whole and 3/4. | ||
| As mixed number | = | \(1\dfrac{3}{4}\) |