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A restaurant has 6 1/2 pounds of jalapeno peppers, 4 3/4 pounds of red bell peppers, and 5 1/4 pounds of poblano peppers. How many pounds of peppers does the restaurant have in all?

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16 1/2 is the answer
User Day
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16 1/2 is the answer
6 1/2 is equal to 6 2/4 so 6 2/4 + 4 3/4 equals 11 1/4 plus 5 1/4 equals 16 1/2
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