3/2 + 1/4
To add 3/2 and 1/4, we need to find a common denominator.
The common denominator of 2 and 4 is 4.
So, we need to rewrite the fractions with a denominator of 4.
3/2 can be written as 6/4 because when we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2, the value remains unchanged.
1/4 can be written as 1/4 because the denominator is already 4.
Now, the addition becomes:
6/4 + 1/4 = 7/4.
Therefore, 3/2 + 1/4 = 7/4.
To add the fractions 3/2 and 1/4, you need to make sure they have a common denominator.
Step 1: Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. The denominators are 2 and 4. Since 4 is a multiple of 2, the LCM is 4.
Step 2: Convert the fractions so that they have the same denominator. We will convert 3/2 into a fraction with a denominator of 4.
To do this, multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/2 by 2:
(3/2) * (2/2) = 6/4.
Now we have 6/4 and 1/4, both with a common denominator of 4.
Step 3: Add the numerators together while keeping the denominator the same.
6/4 + 1/4 = (6 + 1)/4 = 7/4.
Therefore, 3/2 + 1/4 equals 7/4.