Question

2 3/4+12 1/2 = what is it

Answer 1

An equation
what else could it be?

Answer 2

Answer: $15\frac{1}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2\frac{3}{4}+12\frac{1}{2}$

Step 1: Add the whole numbers

$2 + 12 = 14$

Step 2: Combine fractions

$\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2}$

LCD

$2 \times 4 = 4$

Add numerators

$3+1 = 5$

$= \frac{5}{4}$

$14+\frac{5}{4}$

Step 3: Add whole numbers

$14+1=15$

Step 4: Combine the remaining

$15\frac{1}{4}$