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Answer:
The answer is 1.58 pounds (or 1 and 7/12 pounds).
Step-by-step explanation:
The total pounds of beans that Malcolm buys in all, consists of the 2 types of beans (black and pinto) = 5/6 pound of black beans + 3/4 pound bag of pinto beans = 5/6 + 3/4 = 38/24 = 19/12 = 1.58, or 1 and 7/12 pounds of beans.