Math Problem Statement

Work out the followin fractions please: 2 3/4 +1 3/4 = 4 5/8 + 3 7/8 =

Solution

Let’s solve these fraction problems step by step.

1. 234+1342 \frac{3}{4} + 1 \frac{3}{4}

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: 234=114,134=742 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{11}{4}, \quad 1 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{4}
  2. Add the fractions: 114+74=11+74=184\frac{11}{4} + \frac{7}{4} = \frac{11 + 7}{4} = \frac{18}{4}
  3. Simplify the result: 184=412\frac{18}{4} = 4 \frac{1}{2}

So, the result is: 4124 \frac{1}{2}


2. 458+3784 \frac{5}{8} + 3 \frac{7}{8}

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: 458=378,378=3184 \frac{5}{8} = \frac{37}{8}, \quad 3 \frac{7}{8} = \frac{31}{8}
  2. Add the fractions: 378+318=37+318=688\frac{37}{8} + \frac{31}{8} = \frac{37 + 31}{8} = \frac{68}{8}
  3. Simplify the result: 688=812\frac{68}{8} = 8 \frac{1}{2}

So, the result is: 8128 \frac{1}{2}


Final Answers:

  1. 234+134=4122 \frac{3}{4} + 1 \frac{3}{4} = 4 \frac{1}{2}
  2. 458+378=8124 \frac{5}{8} + 3 \frac{7}{8} = 8 \frac{1}{2}

Would you like further details or assistance with similar problems?


Here are 5 related problems for practice:

  1. 325+2453 \frac{2}{5} + 2 \frac{4}{5}
  2. 1710+23101 \frac{7}{10} + 2 \frac{3}{10}
  3. 5342145 \frac{3}{4} - 2 \frac{1}{4}
  4. 367+4573 \frac{6}{7} + 4 \frac{5}{7}
  5. 6382786 \frac{3}{8} - 2 \frac{7}{8}

Tip: When adding or subtracting mixed numbers, always convert them to improper fractions first—it simplifies the process!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Addition of Fractions
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions: a b/c = (a * c + b)/c
Adding fractions with a common denominator: a/c + b/c = (a + b)/c
Simplifying improper fractions to mixed numbers: a/b = q r/b, where q is the quotient and r is the remainder

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6