IXL | Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

Last week, Abigail ran 3 laps around the lake. Beth ran 9/10 as many laps around the lake as Abigail did. How many laps around the lake did Beth run?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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In making macaroni and cheese, Kaylee used 1/4 of a cup of cheddar and 1/4 of a cup of parmesan. How much cheese did Kaylee use in all?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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solution

Find how much cheese was used in all by adding 1/4 and 1/4.

Add the numerators:

Kaylee used 2/4 of a cup of cheese in all.

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