2 1/4+8/3 Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction 9/4+8/3 Multiply until you have the same common denominator 27/12+32/12 Add the numerators but NOT the denominators Final Answer: 59/12 or 4 11/12 *Both answers are equivalent to each other.
First, you would convert 8/3 to 2 2/3. Then, you would convert 2/3 and 1/4 to 12ths and 2/3= 8/12 and 1/4=3/12. Finally, you add them all. 8/12+3/12=11/12 2+2=4 4+11/12= 4 11/12
