Question

find the sum.
$3\frac{2}{4} + 2\frac{1}{4} = \square \frac{?}{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole numbers

$3 + 2 = 5$

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$

Step3: Combine whole and fraction

$5 + \frac{3}{4} = 5\frac{3}{4}$

Answer:

$5\frac{3}{4}$ (or as a mixed number with whole part 5 and fractional part $\frac{3}{4}$)