Question

Matt has 3 2/5 pounds red licorice and 1 4/10 pounds of black licorice. How much does he have in all? His sister 4 9/10 pounds of licorice. Who has more? How much more?

Answer 1

1. 4 8/10 OR 4 4/5

2. His sister.

3. 1/10 of a pound.

Explanation:

Ok, first we'll find how much Matt has.

So; 3 2/5 + 1 4/10

3 4/10 + 1 4/10

4 8/10

So, Matt has 4 8/10 pounds or licorice, or 4 4/5.

In total, his sister has more. By 1/10 of a pound.

I hope this helped!