How to calculate 3/4 plus 5/4 (What is 3/4 plus 5/4?)

How to calculate 3/4 plus 5/4

What is 3/4 plus 5/4? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 3/4 plus 5/4.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 3/4 plus 5/4 like this so it is easier to read:

		3
		4

		5
		4

To add fractions where the denominators are the same, you can add the numerators and keep the denominator like this:

		3 + 5
		4

		8
		4

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 3/4 plus 5/4. The answer is below (simplified if necessary):

2

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 3/4 plus 5/4 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

8 / 4 = 2