Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{2}{4} + \frac{3}{4} + 3$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$3 + \frac{2 + 3}{4}$

Step 2

Add $2$ and $3$ .

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

Step 3

To write $3$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$3 \cdot \frac{4}{4} + \frac{5}{4}$

Step 4

Combine $3$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{3 \cdot 4}{4} + \frac{5}{4}$

Step 5

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 \cdot 4 + 5}{4}$

Step 6

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 6.1

Multiply $3$ by $4$ .

$\frac{12 + 5}{4}$

Step 6.2

Add $12$ and $5$ .

$\frac{17}{4}$

Step 7

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{17}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$4.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$4 \frac{1}{4}$