Question

lynne bought a bag of grapefruit,1 5/8 of apples,and 2 3/16 pounds of bananas.The total weigh of her perchases was 7 1/2 pounds.How much did the bag of grapefruit

Answer 1

3 11/12

Explanation:

x + ( 1 5/8 + 2 3/16 ) = 7 1/2

1 5/8 = 1 10/16

2 3/16 = 2 3/16

1 10/16 + 2 3/16 = 7 8/16

Don't forget to regroup in this step!

7 24/16 - 3 13/12 = 3 11/12

so, x = 3 11/12