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Lakesha gave three tenths of her cookies to Bailey and five tenths of her cookies to Helen. What fraction of her cookies did Lakesha give away?

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Answer: Lakesha gave away eighth tenths (8/10) of her cookies

Explanation:

portion/Fraction of cookies given to Bailey =three tenths =3/10

portion/Fraction of cookies given to Helen =Five tenths =5/10

fraction of cookies given away by Lakesha= 3/10 +5/10=8/10 =eighth tenths

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