<human>:  Aleesia lost 1.5 pounds each week for 10 weeks. Alexei lost 2.5 pounds each week for 8 weeks. How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose?
<bot>: How many pounds did Aleesia lose total? ** Alessia = 1.5 * 10 = <<1.5*10=15>>15 pounds
How many pounds did Alexei lose total? ** Alexei = 2.5 * 8 = <<2.5*8=20>>20 pounds
How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose? ** 15 + 20 = <<15+20=35>>35 pounds
How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose? ** Together they lost 35 pounds.
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