Add. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 4 2/4 + 3/4 =

To add ( 4 frac{2}{4} + frac{3}{4} ), follow these steps:

1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:

[

4 frac{2}{4} = 4 + frac{2}{4} = frac{16}{4} + frac{2}{4} = frac{18}{4}

]

2. Now add the fractions:

[

frac{18}{4} + frac{3}{4} = frac{18 + 3}{4} = frac{21}{4}

]

3. Convert back to a mixed number if desired:

[

frac{21}{4} = 5 frac{1}{4}

]

So, the final answer is:

[

5 frac{1}{4}

]

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