What type of dilation occurs with a scale factor of 1/4?

Asquare is dilated by a scale factor of 1.25 to create a new square. how does the area of the new square compare with the area of the original square? a)the area of the new square is 1.25 times the area of the original square. b)the area of the new square is 2.50 times the area of the original square. c)the area of the new square is 1.252 times the area of the original square. d)the area of the new square is 1.253 times the area of the original square.

Add the fractions and simplify 1/2+ 1/3

How do i simply this expression (quadratic formula basis) on a ti-84 or normal calculator?