Question

One cat weighs 5 1/4 lbs. another cats weight differs by 1 5/8 lbs. what are the possible weights of the second cat

Answer 1

The possible weights of the other cat are 3 5/8 lbs. or 6 7/8 lbs.

Explanation:

5 2/8 - 1 5/8 = 3 5/8

or

5 2/8 + 1 5/8 = 6 7/8