Problema Solution
Shelley Tilton bought 1 3/4 lbs of sliced roast beef, 8 1/2 lbs of sliced ham, and 3/4 lb of coleslaw at Albertson's Market. What was the total weight of her purchases?
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1 3/4 + 8 1/2 + 3/4 = 7/4 + 17/2 + 3/4 = 7/4 + 34/4 + 3/4 = (7 + 34 + 3)/4 = 44/4 = 11 lbs
The total weight of Shelley Tilton's purchase was 11 lbs.