What is 3 plus 5/1? (3 + 5/1)

What is 3 plus 5/1?

What is 3 plus 5/1? How to calculate 3 plus 5/1. Here we will show you step-by-step how to get the solution to "3 plus 5/1" which can be written as follows:

3 +

		5
		1

We start by labeling each part of the "3 plus 5/1" math problem above. The whole number is A, the Numerator of the fraction is B, and the Denominator of the fraction is C:

A +

		B
		C

We created a formula that specifically calculates Whole Number Plus Fraction problems such as "3 plus 5/1". Here is the formula:

		AC + B
		C

When we enter "3 plus 5/1" into our Whole Number Plus Fraction formula, we get the following:

		(3 x 1) + 5
		1

Next, we calculate the Numerator in the fraction above to get the following answer:

		8
		1

Finally, we simplify if necessary to get the answer to "3 plus 5/1" as follows:

That's it! Now you know how to calculate "3 plus 5/1". Once again, the answer to "3 + 5/1" is 8.

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