Answer:
4 1/2 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
To add 2 3/4 and 1 3/4, first add the whole number portions:
2+1 = 3
Next add the fractions. These two already have a common denominator, so we just add the numerators:
3/4+3/4 = (3+3)/4 = 6/4
This gives us 3 6/4. This is a mixed number with an improper fraction; we must simplify.
4 goes into 6 one time with 2 left over; this makes it 1 2/4. This makes our total
3+1 2/4 = 4 2/4 = 4 1/2
