IXL | Add 3 or more fractions: word problems

The variety pack from Michelle's Nut Shop contains 7/9 of a pound of almonds, 4/9 of a pound of walnuts, and 5/9 of a pound of pecans. How many pounds of nuts does the variety pack contain in all?

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The berry basket from Tristan's Berry Farm contains 2/5 of a pound of blueberries, 3/5 of a pound of raspberries, and 1/5 of a pound of strawberries. How many pounds of berries are there in the basket?

pounds

solution

Add the fractions:

Add the fractions. Add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

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as a mixed number.

Divide 6 by 5.

1 R1

The basket contains 1 1/5 pounds of berries.

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