Question

lukes backpack weighs 51/2 pounds. his pop-up tent weighs 33/4 pounds. how much does his backpack and tent weigh together?

Answer 1

135/4 pounds together

Explanation:

51/2+33/4=102/4+33/4=135/4

Answer 2

33.75 pounds

Explanation:

1. find a common denominator between both fractions in order to add them
2. add them then divide them by their denominator to find the whole value
3. 135 ÷ 4 = 33.75 lbs.