Question

Ahoy there, matey! Our pirate ship had 5/6 of a treasure chest full of gold. Then we plundered an enemy ship and took their 3/8 of a treasure chest full of gold. How many treasure chests full of gold do we have now?

Answer 1

5/6 + 3/8 = 20/24 + 9/24 = 29/24 = 1 5/24 <=

Answer 2

5/6 + 3/8 =

40/48 + 18/48 =

58/ 48

1 10/48 = 1 5/24