Adding Whole Numbers and Mixed Numbers: 1 + 1 1/4
Adding a whole number and a mixed number might seem tricky, but it's actually quite simple! Here's how to add 1 + 1 1/4:
1. Understand Mixed Numbers
A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction. In our case, 1 1/4 means one whole and one-quarter.
2. Focus on the Fractions
Since we're adding a whole number (1) to a mixed number, the whole number part of the mixed number (1) will be added directly. We only need to focus on the fractional part: 1/4.
3. Adding the Whole Numbers
1 (whole number) + 1 (whole number) = 2
4. The Final Result
Combining the whole number result with the fraction, we get 2 1/4.
Therefore, 1 + 1 1/4 equals 2 1/4.