Question

HELPPPPP PLEASE!!

Answer 1

The answer is D.
To solve it, you have to add the fractions.
1) Since it is in mixed numbers, you have to turn the fractions to improper.
     2 1/2  +  1 1/4  = 5/2 + 5/4

2) Next find the lowest common multiples of the denominators( 2 and 4)
    2: 2, 4
    4: 4

3) Solve
    5 x 2
    2 x 2   = 10/4  10/4 + 5/4 = 15/4  <--make sure you only add the nominators after you find the common multiples.

4) Turn into a proper fraction
     15/4 =  3 3/4

There are 3 3/4 gallons of paint all together. Therefore, answer D is correct.