Question

Kallis pencil box weighs 1/3 pound and her notebook weighs 4/5 pounds what is the total weight in pounds of kallis pencil box and notebbok

Answer 1

Hi there!

To find the total weight, we need to add both fractions up. 

1/3+4/5 is (1 × 5) + (4 × 3) / 3 × 5

1/3 + 4/5 = 1 2/15

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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Given information
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Pencil box = 1/3
Notebook = 4/5

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Add to find total
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Total = 1/3 + 4/5
Total = 5/15 + 12/15
Total = 17/15
Total = 1 2/15

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Answer: 1 2/15 pounds
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