Question

For an earth day project, Rushdi collected 7 5/8 pounds of recyclables, Lydia collected 9 2/3 pounds of recyclables, and Latrelle collected 10 3/4 pounds of recyclables, how many pounds of recyclables did the three friends collect in all

Answer 1

28 1/24 pounds

Explanation:

Collected recyclables:

Rushdi = 7 5/8 pounds

Lydia = 9 2/3 pounds

Latrelle = 10 3/4 pounds

Total amount of recyclables collected :

(7 5/8 + 9 2/3 + 10 3/4) pounds

(61/8 + 29/3 + 43/4) pounds

L. C. M = 24

(183 + 232 + 258) / 24

673 / 24

= 28 1/24 pounds of recyclables.