Question

Tasha’s cat weighs 15 5/12 lb. Naomi’s cat weighs 11 1/3 lb. Can they bring both of their cats to the vet in a carrier that can hold up to 27 pounds? Explain.

Answer 1

Given :--- Tasha’s cat weighs 15( 5/12) = 185/12 lb

Naomi’s cat weighs 11 1/3 lb= 34/3 lb

so,

both cat weight = 185/12 + 34/3

taking lcm of 12 and 3 is = 12

so,

185/12 + 34/3 = (185+34*4)/12 = 321/12 lb = 26.75 lb

and carrier hold upto 27 lb ,

so yes they can bring both of their cats to the vet ....

(Hope it helps you)