Question

Solve the application problem.

In one day a baker used 2/3 of a pound of flour, then 3/4 of a pound of flour, then 5/12 of a pound of flour. How much flour was used that day?

Answer 1

22/12

Explanation:

Add all 2/3 + 3/4 +5/12

=take LCM of 3 , 4, 12

=

12/8 +9 + 5

= 22/12

Answer 2

1 5/6 or 11/6

Explanation:

2/3+3/4+5/12 = 11/6