Question

Benjamin had 2 and 1/3 gallons of fruit punch left after a party. He had 1 and 3/4 gallon of lemonade left. How many total gallons did he have left? Answer soon as possible. Need it by the end today! Thank you!

Answer 1

Turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions first.
2  1/3  =  7/3
1   3/4  =   7/4
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Now add the fractions 
7/3 + 7/4
Find the common denominator by multiplying
7 x 4           7 x 3        49
-------     +   --------   =  -----
3 x 4          4 x 3         12
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Now convert to a mixed number
49/12 = 4 and 1/12 is your answer