Respuesta :

Add the whole numbers first

9 + 3/8 + 1/4

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 3/8, 1/4

LCD = 8

Simplify. Denominators are now the same.

9 + 3/8 + 2/8

Join the denominators

9 + 3 + 2/8

Simplify

9 5/8

9 5/8 is your simplified answer