Mark B. answered • 02/02/19
PhD Candidate in Psychology: Experienced Math, Statistics, Tutor
Hello Naida,
To answer this question, you simply need to add the fractions of 3/4 and 1/2. When solving the addition of fractions these are the steps I recommend. First, find a least common denominator which is simply a number both of the denominators divide into. Often, you will simply be able to multiply the denominators together but this does not ensure you have the "least common denominator." When you find the least common denominator, you then look at your numerator asking how many times did my denominator have to be multiplied in order for it to reach the least common denominator. When you determine that, you can multiply you numerators by the same and you do this with each fraction. Once you have done this, you can then add both fractions together and reduce or convert to a mixed fraction.
So, in your problem:
3/4 + 1/2 <-------least common denominator is 4.
3/4 + 2/4 <------We multiplied the first fraction because 4 goes into 4 one time. We multiplied the second 2 times because two goes into 4 two times.
3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4 or 1 1/4 <---We arrived at this answer by dividing 4 into 5, When we did so, we notice it goes one time into 5, right? And we had one left over, which we carry over to the fraction portion of the mixed fraction.
I hope this assists and that you have a great weekend. If you wish to leave feedback, seek further clarity, or want to ask a question about this solution, just click the "Add Comment" prompt and your information will populate directly beneath this solution. Best!
