[tex] 5 \frac{3}{4} + 3 \frac{1}{3} [/tex]
Let's start by adding the whole numbers.
5+3=8
Set it to the side.
Now let's rewrite the problem without the whole numbers.
[tex] \frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{3} [/tex]
We must find the least common denominator.
The LCD is 12.
In order to get 12 we must multiply by 3 on the left and 4 on the right.
[tex] \frac{3*3}{4*3} + \frac{1*4}{3*4} [/tex]
[tex]\frac{9}{12} + \frac{4}{12} [/tex]
Now just add them together since they have a common denominator.
[tex] \frac{13}{12} [/tex]
Now we need to simplify
[tex]1 \frac{1}{12} [/tex]
Now it is time to add that 8 back
8+[tex] 1 \frac{1}{12} [/tex]
Add the whole numbers
8+1=9
Answer: [tex] 9 \frac{1}{12} [/tex]
