Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{9}{4} + 1$

Step 1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{9}{4} + \frac{4}{4}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{9 + 4}{4}$

Step 3

Add $9$ and $4$ .

$\frac{13}{4}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{13}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$3.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$3 \frac{1}{4}$