Evaluate 1/2+3/4

Problem

1/2+3/4

Solution

1. Identify the denominators of the two fractions, which are 2 and 4

2. Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions, which is 4

3. Rewrite the first fraction by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2 to match the LCD.

(1⋅2)/(2⋅2)=2/4

4. Add the numerators of the two fractions while keeping the common denominator.

2/4+3/4=(2+3)/4

5. Simplify the resulting fraction.

5/4

Final Answer

1/2+3/4=5/4

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