Find the Exact Value 3+1/2

$3 + \frac{1}{2}$

To write $3$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$3 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine $3$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{3 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 \cdot 2 + 1}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $3$ by $2$ .

$\frac{6 + 1}{2}$

Add $6$ and $1$ .

$\frac{7}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{7}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$3.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$3 \frac{1}{2}$