Question

Of the cans of soup in Rolando’s cupboard, 2/4

are tomato and
1/3 are vegetables. What fraction of the cans of soup in Rolando’s cupboard are either tomato or vegetable?

A
5/6


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B
6/20
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C
19/20
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D
8/12
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Answer 1

A

Explanation:

To find the answer, convert the fractions so that they have the same denominator. 2/4 can be 3/6, since both of them are one half. 1/3 can be 2/6 since both are a third. 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.