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Sarah and Nathan each picked a bucket of strawberries. Sarah picked 4 1/4 pounds, and Nathan picked 3 3/ 4pounds. How many pounds did they pick altogether?

8 pounds
7 pounds
8 1/2 pounds
7 1/2 pounds

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8 pounds.. 3/4 + 1/4 = 1 … 3+4 = 7….7+1=8
User JMarsh
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Answer:

8 pounds

Explanation:

Take the 3 and 4 pounds at them together to get 7.

3/4 and 1/4 add up to one

1 + 7 equals 8

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