Question

Convert the mixed number, 1 3/4 , to a fraction. Reduce fraction if necessary

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Fractions of the form \(a\frac{b}{c}\) represent:
\[a\frac{b}{c}=a+\frac{b}{c}=\frac{ac+b}{c}\]
So in this case, we know our a, b, and c. And we can plug it in and simplify:
\[1\frac{3}{4}=\frac{(1)(4)+(3)}{(4)}\]
I will leave its computation to you!