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Question2.) Jackson spent 26\frac{2}{6} of his money on a sweatshirt, 512\frac{5}{12} of his money on a pair of sneakers, and 16\frac{1}{6} of his money on a pair of pants. What fraction of his money did Jackson spend in all?

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. Jackson's total money is represented as a whole, or 11.
2. The fractions of money spent on each item are given as 26\frac{2}{6}, 512\frac{5}{12}, and 16\frac{1}{6}.
3. We need to find the total fraction of money spent.

STEP 2

1. Simplify the fractions.
2. Find a common denominator.
3. Add the fractions.

STEP 3

Simplify the fraction 26\frac{2}{6}.
26=13\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}

STEP 4

Identify the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions 13\frac{1}{3}, 512\frac{5}{12}, and 16\frac{1}{6}.
The denominators are 33, 1212, and 66. The LCD is 1212.

STEP 5

Convert each fraction to have the common denominator of 1212.
13=412\frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{12}
512=512\frac{5}{12} = \frac{5}{12}
16=212\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{12}

STEP 6

Add the fractions with the common denominator.
412+512+212=1112\frac{4}{12} + \frac{5}{12} + \frac{2}{12} = \frac{11}{12}
Jackson spent a total fraction of:
1112\boxed{\frac{11}{12}}

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