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Carlos took 1/4 hours to clean the kitchen. Then he took 5 3/8 hours to clean the den. How much time did Carlos take to clean the two rooms?

User RoccoBerry
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5 and 5/8 1/4=2/8 so, 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8
User Nikunj
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Answer:

5
(5)/(8)

Explanation:


(1)/(4) = (2)/(8)


(2)/(8) + 5(3)/(8)

Your solution is:

5
(5)/(8)

User Tamberg
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