Haleys class recycled 5 5/6 boxes paper in a month. If they recycled another 5 4/5 boxes next month what is the total amount they recycled

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Bria Williamson

11 March, 13:36

Haleys class recycled 5 5/6 boxes paper in a month. If they recycled another 5 4/5 boxes next month what is the total amount they recycled

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Ellen Mercer · Answer 1

10 49/30

Step-by-step explanation:

First, add the fractions. There are different denominators, so you must find the LCD which is 30. 5/6 becomes 25/30 and 4/5 becomes 24/30. Add the fractions and you get 49/30. Then, add the whole numbers and you'll get a total of 10 49/30.