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Add and subtract fractions word problems (same denominator)

Problem

The table shows the amount of apples three friends collected.
Amount (bucket)
Fred56
Taylor46
Amir16
How many buckets of apples did Fred and Taylor pick combined?
  • Your answer should be
  • a proper fraction, like 1/2 or 6/10
  • an improper fraction, like 10/7 or 14/8
buckets
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