Solving Real-World Fraction Problems Try it
A pastry chef creates a dessert with two layers. The first
layer is of an inch thick, and the second layer is of
an inch thick. How thick is the dessert?
Which statements are true about this problem? Check
all that apply
O 5 is closer to 1 than 1
6
The solution can be found by adding the fractions.
A common denominator could be 12.
The solution is greater than 1 inch.
The total thickness of the dessert is less than 1
inch