Question

What is the sum of the whole number and the mixed number with an improper fraction below?2+1 5/4 A. 4 3/4 B .4 1/2 C. 4 1/2 D. 4 1/5

Answer 1

To add 2 and 1 5/4, first convert the mixed fraction to improper fraction and then add

1 5/4 =9/4

2 + 9/4 = 8+9 /4 = 17/4

We can now change the answer to mixed fraction

17/4 = 4 1/4