Question

Erik has two books in his bookbag. One book weighs 2 3/4 pounds. The other book weighs 1 11/16 pounds. What is the combined weigh of the the two books?

A. 3 7/10

B. 3 7/8

C. 4 5/16

D. 4 7/16

Answer 1

Explanation:

2 3/4 + 1 11/16 = ?

11/4 + 27/16 = ?

44/16 + 27/16 = 71/16 = 64/16 + 7/16

2 3/4 + 1 11/16 = 4 7/16 (D)