First you need to change the fractions to have the same denominator.
9 1/2 = 9 2/4 + 7 3/4
Then you just add across and simplify.
9 2/4 + 7 3/4 = 16 5/4 = 17 1/4.
You should get 17 1/4. Good luck!
9 1/2 = 9 2/4 ( 2/4 and 1/2 are equivalent)
7 3/4= 7 3/4 (You can keep that the same)
9 2/4+ 7 3/4 = 16 5/4 (9+7=16 2/4 +3/4 =5/4)
16 5/4=17 1/4
