Answer:1. [tex]\frac{13}{12} = 1\frac{1}{12}[/tex]2. [tex]6\frac{1}{12}[/tex]Step-by-step explanation:1. [tex]\frac{9}{12}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{4}{12}[/tex]* Same denominator, so add numerators: [tex]\frac{9+4}{12}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{13}{12}[/tex]* As a mixed number: [tex]1\frac{1}{12}[/tex]2. [tex]2\frac{5}{12}[/tex] + [tex]3\frac{8}{12}[/tex]* Add whole numbers: 2 + 3 = 5* Add fractions: [tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{8}{12}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{13}{12}[/tex] = [tex]1\frac{1}{12}[/tex]* Combine: 5 +[tex]1\frac{1}{12}[/tex] = [tex]6\frac{1}{12}[/tex]