Adding Decimal Fractions

Megan works at the post office, where she calculates package charges based on weight. She converts decimal weights to fractions to determine the correct price. For packages under half a pound, she charges $1, between half and one pound $3, and between one and two pounds $4. Megan uses common denominators to add fractions and determine the total weight. The video demonstrates this process with three customer scenarios, emphasizing the importance of finding a common denominator and converting decimals to fractions. Megan's morning ends with a summary of her method before she takes a lunch break.

What is Megan's job at the post office?

How does Megan convert the weights of the packages into fractions?

What is the total weight of the first customer's packages in hundredths of a pound?

How does Megan determine the charge for the second customer?

What does Megan do to find a common denominator for the fractions?