Question

Rosie bought 5⁄9 pounds of bananas and 5⁄12 pounds of oranges. How much fruit did Rosie buy in all?

Answer 1

35/36

Explanation:

5/9 + 5/12 =

We need to get a common denominator of 9 and 12, which is 36.

5/9 * 4/4 = 20/36

5/12 * 3/3 = 15/36

20/36 + 15/36

35/36