Lisa added 4 7/15 and 5 2/5 to get a sum of 10 2/15. Which of the following explains whether her answer is reasonable?

Igorgue asked May 13, 2022

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Igorgue asked May 13, 2022

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Yes; 7/15 and 2/5 are both greater than 1/2, so the sum has to be greater than 10.

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Enrico Stahn answered May 18, 2022

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