Question

Alberto has 2 cats the smaller cat weighs 10 3/4 pounds the larger cat weighs 15 1/3 pounds how much do the cats weigh altogether A. 26 1/12 B. 26 11/12 C. 25 4/7 D. 25 7/12

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 26 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

change denominator so they can be the same

3/4*3  =   9/12

1/3*4   =   4/12

Add the whole numbers : 10 +15=25

9/12+4/12= 13/12 so 1 1/12

26 1/12