SOLUTION: Lorrie bought 3 1/5 lb of basil and 4 1/2 of oregano. How many pounds of herbs did she buy in total?

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Question 226073: Lorrie bought 3 1/5 lb of basil and 4 1/2 of oregano. How many pounds of herbs did she buy in total?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 1/5+4 1/2
3 2/10+4 5/10=8 7/10 lbs