Adding a Mixed Number to a Proper Fraction: Step-by-Step Example
22 October 2026
Worked example
Add 1 1/4 + 2/4
Step 1: Add the fractions. 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
Step 2: Add the whole number. 1 + 0 = 1
Step 3: Put them together. 1 and 3/4
The correct answer is 1 3/4.
