A recipe calls for $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ cup of flour and $\frac{1}{5}$
cup of sugar. What is the total amount of flour and sugar called for in the recipe?
A) $1 \frac { 13 } { 15 }$ cups
B) $\frac{1}{5}$
cups
C) $2$ cups
D) $\frac{3}{8}$
cups
E) $\frac { 13 } { 15 }$ cups

Question

A recipe calls for $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ cup of flour and $\frac{1}{5}$
 cup of sugar. What is the total amount of flour and sugar called for in the recipe?
A) $1 \frac { 13 } { 15 }$ cups
B) $\frac{1}{5}$
 cups
C) $2$ cups
D) $\frac{3}{8}$
 cups
E) $\frac { 13 } { 15 }$ cups

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the total amount of flour and sugar, add $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ cup of flour to $\frac{1}{5}$ cup of sugar: $\frac { 2 } { 3 } + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{10}{15} + \frac{3}{15} = \frac{13}{15}$ cups.

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