$$ 3 + (a + b) = 3 + (\frac{11}{12} + \frac{7}{12}) = 3 + \frac{11+7}{12} = 3 + \frac{18}{12} = 3 + \frac{3}{2} = 3 + 1\frac{1}{2} = 4\frac{1}{2} $$
Ответ: $$4\frac{1}{2}$$