Answer: 4 1/4
Turn 1 3/4 into an Improper Fraction
Multiply 1*4 and get 4. Now add 3 and get 7.
1 3/4 = 7/4
Turn 2 1/2 into an Improper Fraction
Multiply 2*2 and get 4. Now add 1 and get 5.
2 1/2 = 5/2
Your new problem should be: 7/4+5/2
Add
7/4+5/2=17/4
Turn 17/4 into a Mixed Number
17÷4=4.25
4.25= 4 1/4
