Question

Harriet found some boxes of books in a closet. She had 2 boxes of adventure stories, 2/5 of a box of mysteries, and 1/5 of a box of comic books. How many boxes of books did she have altogether?

Answer 1

2 and 3/5 boxes because 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5, and 2 + 3/5 = 2 and 3/5

Answer 2

2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5

2 + 3/5 = 2 3/5

2 and 3/5 boxes of books