What is 10 1/4 feet plus 8 2/4 feet.

The answer is 

Since we have like denominators, we are able to add without any problem.

...........................................Add the whole numbers first

.............................................Add the fractions together

....................................................Remember to not add denominators together, but only the numerators (top numbers)

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