Question

Daniela brought 1/4 of a pound of choclate chip cookies to school and Emily brought 3/7 of a pound of peanut butter cookies.

How many pounds of cookies do we have in total?

Answer 1

19/28

Explanation:

1/4 = 7/28

3/7 = 12/28

Then:

1/4 + 3/7 = 7/28 + 12/28 = (7+12)/28

= 19/28