Question

In Johnny's bowl there are many type of stones 1/8 of the stones are red and 5/6 of the stones are white what fraction of Johnny's stones are white or red

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{23}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1/8 of the stones in Johnny's bowl are red and 5/6 of the stones are white.

The fraction of stones that are red or white is obtained by adding the fraction that are red with the fraction that are white. That is:

$\frac{1}{8} + \frac{5}{6} = \frac{23}{24}$

The fraction of the stones that are red or white is $\frac{23}{24}$.