Just For Fun - Arithmatic

[kuiperbelt]

I add six to eleven, and get five. Why is this correct?

[kuiperbelt]

That should be 'Arithmetic!!'

[Gizmonster]

Here's a clue:
Tick tock .... tick tock :)

[Peter Pedant]

it is that funny addition they used in code machines in the war - addition wivvart carry
and to the base 12 ( of course)

[William51]

Because you are adding six to five to make eleven.

[ZebuSanctuary]

//funny addition...(cut)... to the base 12//

Apropos the question, the solution is best described by 'arithmetic modulo 12'. This is distinct from working with numbers to base 12.

[dustypuss]

Clock

[Old_Geezer]

It's correct because your family & friends humour you.