Question

Mrs. Tirado picked 5/6 pounds of lettuce from her garden. Mrs. Rampulla picked 2/3 less pounds than Mrs. Tirado. How much lettuce did they pick altogether?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total amount of lettuce = x pounds

Mrs. Tirado picked 5/6 pounds of lettuce from her garden.

5 / 6 * Total amount = 5/6 x

Mrs. Rampulla picked 2/3 less pounds than Mrs. Tirado.

Mrs. Rampulla = 2/3 (Mrs. Tirado) = 2/3 (5/6 x)

Mrs. Rampulla = 5/9 x

How much lettuce did they pick altogether?

Mrs. Rampulla + Mrs. Tirado

5/9 x + 5/6 x

(25/18) x pounds