Question

You received 1⁄3 pound of candy from your grandmother, 1⁄2 pound of candy from your sister, but your best friend ate 1⁄5 pound of candy. How much candy do you have left?

Answer 1

1/3 + 1/2 = 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6

5/6 - 1/5 = 25/30 - 6/30 = 19/30 pounds left