Question

add. write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
\\(\frac{1}{2} + 3 \frac{13}{16} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

To add $\frac{1}{2}$ and $3\frac{13}{16}$, first convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to sixteenths. $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times8}{2\times8}=\frac{8}{16}$.

Step2: Add the fractions and the whole number

Now add the fractional parts: $\frac{8}{16}+\frac{13}{16}=\frac{21}{16}$. Then add the whole number part (3) to the result. $\frac{21}{16}=1\frac{5}{16}$, so $3 + 1\frac{5}{16}=4\frac{5}{16}$.

Answer:

$4\frac{5}{16}$