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Hey!

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Story Problem:

Wolfyy has 3 types of paint. The blue paint costed $5 1/2. The red paint costed $6 3/8. The green paint costed $2 1/8. How much does getting all three colors of paint cost?

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Solution:

~Find common denominators

5 1/2 = 5 4/8

6 3/8

2 1/8

~Add

5 4/8 + 6 3/8 + 2 1/8 = 14

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Answer:

$14

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