Question

Andrew ate 2/3 of the desert. cassandra ate 5/16 of the desert. what portion of the desert did andrew and cassandra eat altogether?

Answer 1

The portions added together make 47/48 of the dessert.

Explanation:

To find the total amount that Andrew and Cassandra ate of the dessert, we have to add the two fractions together:

`(2)/(3) + (5)/(16)`

`(32)/(48) + (15)/(48)`

`(47)/(48)`

Hence, Andrew and Cassandra almost ate up all of the dessert, clocking in at 47/48 of the dessert.

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Answer 2

Concept: Fractions

1. A ate 2/3 and C ate 5/16
2. Let us find a common denominator
3. Let 48 be our common D
4. Hence 32/48+ 15/48 = 47/48