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What is 4 1/2 + 3 1/4

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Add the whole numbers 4 + 3 = 7

Add the fractions 1/2 + 1/4

Rewrite 1/2 to have a common denominator with 1/4

1/2 = 2/4

Now add 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4

The answer would be 7 3/4

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