Question

Hassan made a vegetable salad with 2 3/8 pounds of tomatoes, 1 1/4 pounds of asparagus, and 2 7/8 pounds of potatoes. How many pounds of vegetables did he use altogether?

Btw please show work.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

OK so

Tomatoes = 2 3/8 = 19/8 (turned into improper fraction)

Asparagus = 1 1/4 =5/4

Potatoes = 2 7/8 = 23/8

Total vegetables used =

19/8 + 5/4 + 23/8 = 42/8 + 5/4 = 42+10/8 =52/8

Answer is 52/8 = 6.5

Answer : 52/8 pounds were used altogether