Question

for a class gardening project, 1/4 of mrs. norenas students planted marigolds and 1/2 planted tulips. what fraction of the class planted either marigolds or tulips? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. of the students

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

To add $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$, rewrite $\frac{1}{2}$ with denominator 4:
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}$

Step2: Add the fractions

Add the numerators of the like fractions:
$\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1+2}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{4}$ of the students