Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{2 x - 5}{4} + \frac{x + 3}{4}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 x - 5 + x + 3}{4}$

Step 2

Add $2 x$ and $x$ .

$\frac{3 x - 5 + 3}{4}$

Step 3

Add $- 5$ and $3$ .

$\frac{3 x - 2}{4}$