Question

Kelly buys 4 7··8 pounds of apples and 2 3··8 pounds of oranges. How many pounds of fruit does she buy altogether? Show Your work

Answer 1

7 1/4 pounds

`4(7)/(8) + 2(3)/(8)`

`6(7 + 3)/(8)`

=
`6(10)/(8)`

convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction

10/8 = 1 2/8 = 1 1/4

Add the 1 1/4 to 6 = 7 1/4

Explanation:

Kelly buys 4 7/8 pounds of apples and 2 3/8 pounds of oranges. How many pounds of fruit does she buy altogether? Show Your work