SOLUTION: Charle buys 1/4 pound of walnuts, 1/3 pound of almonds, and 1/6 pound of pecans. How many pounds of nuts did he buy altogether? Express answer in lowest terms

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Question 559554: Charle buys 1/4 pound of walnuts, 1/3 pound of almonds, and 1/6 pound of pecans. How many pounds of nuts did he buy altogether? Express answer in lowest terms
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1%2F4+%2B+1%2F3+%2B+1%2F6+
The LCD is +12+
+3%2F12+%2B+4%2F12++%2B+2%2F12+
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Divide top and bottom by +3+
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He bought 3/4 of a pound altogether