Answer:
7 1/4 pounds
[tex]4\frac{7}{8} + 2\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
[tex]6\frac{7 + 3}{8}[/tex]
= [tex]6\frac{10}{8}[/tex]
convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction
10/8 = 1 2/8 = 1 1/4
Add the 1 1/4 to 6 = 7 1/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Kelly buys 4 7/8 pounds of apples and 2 3/8 pounds of oranges. How many pounds of fruit does she buy altogether? Show Your work
