$\"\"$

To add fractions the denominators must be equal.

$\"\"$ (Product of two similar signs is positive)

As denominators are same, write sum of numerators over denominator.

$\"\"$

Add the numerators.

$\"\"$

Divide out common factor.

$\"\"$

Simplify the expression.

Rewrite the improper fraction $\"\"$ as a mixed number.

Begin by dividing 5 by 4. The remainder will be the numerator of the

mixed number’s fraction.

$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The sum is $\"\"$ .