Question

( adding and subtracting unlike fractions in word problems)

a recipe for pie calls for 1/3 cup of black berries and 2/6 cup of raspberries. what is the total amount of berries needed for the recipe? ​

Answer 1

2/3 cup

Explanation:

first you need to convert the fractions so that they have the same denominator (1/3 turns into 2/6)

then you just add up the numerators (2+2=4..... 4/6)

you can stop there or you can simplify it (4/6 turns into 2/3)