Question

Chris is at the deli and is trying to figure out how much total cheese he has bought. He knows that he bought ½ pound of American cheese and two packs of 2/3 pound Mozzarella cheese. How much total cheese did he buy?

Answer 1

Answer: 7/6 or 1 1/6

Explanation:

1/2+2/3= 7/6 or 1 1/6

2x2 and 3x2 which is 4/6 (multiply with 2)

1x3 and 2x3 which is 3/6 (multiply with 3)

4/6+3/6= 7/6 or 1 1/6

Answer 2

He bought 2/9 of cheese