Answer: [tex]15\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]2\frac{3}{4}+12\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
Step 1: Add the whole numbers
[tex]2 + 12 = 14[/tex]
Step 2: Combine fractions
[tex]\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2}[/tex]
LCD
[tex]2 \times 4 = 4[/tex]
Add numerators
[tex]3+1 = 5[/tex]
[tex]= \frac{5}{4}[/tex]
[tex]14+\frac{5}{4}[/tex]
Step 3: Add whole numbers
[tex]14+1=15[/tex]
Step 4: Combine the remaining
[tex]15\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
