To add \( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} \), you need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 2 and 4 is 4.
Convert \( \frac{1}{2} \) to a fraction with a denominator of 4:
\[ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} \]
Now, you can add the two fractions:
\[ \frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2 + 1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \]
So, \( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \).