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3 1/4 + 2 1/2 how do i solve this im confused

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there are a few ways to solve

(1) turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions 4x3+1 = 13/4 and 2x2+1 = 5/2. from this point you need to make the denominators the same so 2x2=4. whatever you do to the bottom, you must do to the top. so 5x2=10. now your equation is 13/4 + 10/4 from here you just add straight across and leave your denominators as they are. you’ll get 23/4 simplified to 5 3/4 or 5.75

hope this helps!
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