Question

Elizabeth and Christine both collect chinaware. Elizabeth has 5 1/6 sets of chinaware, and Christine has 3 2/3 sets of chinaware. How many sets of chinaware do they have together?

A. 1 2/2

B. 2 1/3

C. 8 1/6

D. 8 5/6

Answer 1

D. 8 5/6

Explanation:

Answer 2

D. 8 5/6

Explanation:

Hi there !

5 1/6 + 3 2/3 =

= (5×6 + 1)/6 + (3×3 + 2)/3

= 31/6 + ²⁾11/3

= 31/6 + 22/6

= (31 + 22)/6

= 53/6

= 8 5/6

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