Question

Bernard bought 9/10 of a pound of gummy worms, 1/2 of a pound of gummy bears, and 1/2 of a pound of gummy frogs. How many pounds of candy did Bernard buy in total?

Answer 1

To find out how many pounds of candy Bernard bought in total, you can add the amounts of each type of candy:

1. Gummy worms: 9/10 pound
2. Gummy bears: 1/2 pound
3. Gummy frogs: 1/2 pound

Now, add these fractions together:

9/10 + 1/2 + 1/2 = (9/10) + (2/2) + (1/2)

To add these fractions, you need a common denominator, which is 10. So, adjust the fractions:

9/10 + 5/10 + 5/10 = (9 + 5 + 5)/10

Now, add the numerators:

(9 + 5 + 5) = 19

So, Bernard bought a total of 19/10 pounds of candy. To simplify this as a mixed number:

19/10 = 1 9/10

Therefore, Bernard bought 1 and 9/10 pounds of candy in total.