Question

Johnny got 2 1/3 treasure boxes and Elizabeth got 1 5/9 boxes. How many did they get all together?

Answer 1

3 8/9.

Explanation:

Start by adding the whole numbers:

2 + 1 = 3.

Then change 1/3 into ninths.

1/3 = 3/9.

3/9 + 5/9 = 8/9.

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