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Grade 5HardMultiplying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions · Hard problem

A conveyor belt moves crates at a rate of 34\dfrac{3}{4} crate per minute. It runs for 23\dfrac{2}{3} minute, then speeds up to 56\dfrac{5}{6} crate per minute for the next 12\dfrac{1}{2} minute. How many crates have moved in total over these two time intervals? Give your answer as a fraction.