Question

What is the total weight of 3 bags if their individual weights are 2/5, 7/10 and 3/5 pound? Give your answer as a mixed number in siplest form

Answer 1

1 7/10

Explanation:

Given that:

Weight of bag 1 = 2/5 pounds

Weight of bag 2 = 7/10 pounds

Weight of bag 3 = 3/5 pounds

Total weight of the three bags :

2/5 + 7/10 + 3/5

Take the lcm of 5 and 10

Lcm of 5 and 10 = 10

(4 + 7 + 6) / 10

17 /10

= 1 7/10