Adding a fraction and a whole number

Today I will show you the easiest way to add a fraction and a whole number. We have prepared a few examples; you will see that it’s easy.

Content

• Example 1
• Steps for adding a fraction and a whole number
• Example 2
• Video

1) Add 3 + ¹/₂:

To find the numerator of the resulting fraction, first, we multiply the denominator (2) by the whole number (3), then we add this result to the numerator (1). Lastly, we keep the denominator of the fraction (2).

The sum is ⁷/₂.

Steps for adding a fraction and a whole number

For adding a fraction and a whole number, follow these steps:

• To find the numerator of the resulting fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, then, add this result to the numerator.
• Keep the denominator the same, given that the numerator of the resulting fraction is the same as the numerator of the initial fraction.

2) Add ²/₃ + 4:

First, we need to find the numerator of the resulting fraction, so we multiply the denominator (3) by the whole number (4), next, we add this result to the numerator (2). Finally, we keep the denominator of the fraction (3).

The answer is ¹⁴/₃.

Video

In the following video, you will find more examples of adding fractions with whole numbers.

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