Chapter 11, Problem 2GR

To determine

Find the sum $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{4}$

Answer to Problem 2GR

  $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{4}=3\frac{1}{4}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression: $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{4}$

Concept Used:

Find the LCM of the denominators and write each fraction with denominator as LCM of the numbers and add the numerators, simplify if necessary.

Calculation:

LCM of 2 and 4 is 4. Make both the fraction with denominator as 4.

  $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{4}=\frac{10}{4}+\frac{3}{4}=\frac{10+3}{4}=\frac{13}{4}=3\frac{1}{4}$

Thus, $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{4}=3\frac{1}{4}$