Solve: (1/2 × 1/2) + 3/4 - Mixed Fraction Operations

Because of order of operations (PEMDAS)! Multiplication always comes before addition. You must solve $\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}$ first to get $\frac{1}{4}$, then add $\frac{3}{4}$.

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together: $\frac{1 \times 1}{2 \times 2} = \frac{1}{4}$. It's that simple!

Because they have the same denominator (4)! When denominators match, just add the numerators: $\frac{1+3}{4} = \frac{4}{4} = 1$.

That's a common mistake! You probably added all three fractions without multiplying first. Remember: $\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}$ must be done before any addition.

Always simplify when the numerator and denominator have common factors! Since $\frac{4}{4} = 1$, write your final answer as 1, not as a fraction.