Bernadette bought two pieces of ribbon. One piece is 6 1/4 feet long, and the other is 11 1/2 feet long. Find the total length of the ribbon. And I need a typing answer please.

Answer 1

Not sure what you mean by
And I need a typing answer please.

But,
6 1/4 + 11 1/2 = 17 3/4

Answer 2

It is an essay question.

Answer 3

hmmm. Not sure how to write an essay on how to add two mixed numbers. But google probably has several discussions on how to handle things.

Answer 4

ooooh thanks

Answer 5

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