Adding Mixed Numbers: A Quick Guide

To add 2 1/2 and 3 3/4, you can follow these steps:

1. Find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator for 2 and 4 is 4.

2. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions. 2 1/2 becomes 5/2, and 3 3/4 becomes 15/4.

3. Add the two improper fractions together to get 35/4.

4. If needed, simplify the fraction. In this case, 35/4 is the same as 8 3/4.

So, 2 1/2 + 3 3/4 = 8 3/4.

Happy calculating!