Question

There were 5 bananas on the counter. Two fifths of the bananas were eaten yesterday. One fifth of the bananas were eaten today. What fraction of the bananas has been eaten in all?​

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

1. We know that 2/5 bananas were eaten yesterday and 1/5 of the bananas were eaten today if we add them we will get our answer

2. 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5

therefore 3/5 of the bananas have been eaten

Answer 2

3/5 of the bananas were eaten in all