Question

Kaitlyn mixed 2 liquids for a science experiment. One container held 7/8 cup the other held 9/10 cup. What is the total amount of the mixture?

Answer 1

Find common denominators soooo
7/8
9/10 let’s say 80 is the common
Sooo
70/80 and
72/80
Add the fractions now that we have commons
70 + 72 = 142 so
In fractions the total amount is 142/80
Reduced is
71/40 is
1 and 31/40