Question

Solve this problem. Reduce to lowest terms.

John worked in his garden for 4 3/4hours on Saturday and 2 1/2 hours on Sunday. How
many hours did he work in all?
6 hours
O 74 hours
4 hours
5 hours

Answer 1

7 1/4

Explanation:

4 3/4 + 2 1/2 =

4 3/4 +2 2/4 =7 1/4

Answer 2

7 1/4 hours

Explanation:

4 3/4 + 2 1/2

Get a common denominator

4 3/4 + 2 2/4

6 5/4

Rewriting as

6 + 4/4 + 1/4

6 + 1 + 1/4

7 1/4 hours