Solve: 1/3 + 2/3 + 2¾ Mixed Number and Fraction Addition

Great observation! You only need common denominators when adding fractions. Since $2\frac{3}{4}$ is a mixed number, you can add it to whole numbers directly after combining the like fractions first.

Not necessary here! It's actually easier to work with mixed numbers in this problem. First add the like fractions to get 1, then add $1 + 2\frac{3}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4}$.

Remember: addition has the same priority level, so you work from left to right. Group the like fractions first: $(\frac{1}{3}+\frac{2}{3}) + 2\frac{3}{4}$.

Simply add the whole number parts together! $1 + 2\frac{3}{4}$ means $(1 + 2) + \frac{3}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4}$. The fraction part stays the same.

If your fraction becomes improper (like $\frac{5}{4}$), convert it! $\frac{5}{4} = 1\frac{1}{4}$, then add that 1 to your whole number part.