1.Nanay Lydia bought 3 red, 5 blue and 6 white shirts. What fraction of the shots were red?

To find the fraction of the shirts that were red, we first need to determine the total number of shirts that Nanay Lydia bought.

### Step 1: Find the total number of shirts
Nanay Lydia bought:
- 3 red shirts
- 5 blue shirts
- 6 white shirts

The total number of shirts is:
\[
3 + 5 + 6 = 14
\]

### Step 2: Calculate the fraction of red shirts
The fraction of the shirts that were red is given by the number of red shirts divided by the total number of shirts:

\[
\text{Fraction of red shirts} = \frac{\text{Number of red shirts}}{\text{Total number of shirts}} = \frac{3}{14}
\]

### Answer
The fraction of the shirts that were red is \(\frac{3}{14}\).

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Here are some related questions to explore:
1. What fraction of the shirts were blue?
2. What fraction of the shirts were white?
3. If Nanay Lydia gave away 2 red shirts, what fraction of the remaining shirts are red?
4. What is the ratio of blue shirts to the total number of shirts?
5. How many more shirts would Nanay Lydia need to buy to have an equal number of each color?

**Tip:** When calculating fractions, always simplify them if possible!

Nanay Lydia bought 3 red, 5 blue and 6 white shirts. What fraction of the shirts were red?

Learn how to calculate the fraction of red shirts from a total of 14 shirts, including red, blue, and white. This simple fractions problem walks through basic arithmetic, suitable for students in Grades 3-5.

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