A Welder Has Four Pieces of Scrap Steel Angle of Lengths

Multiple Choice

A welder has four pieces of scrap steel angle of lengths $3 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ft, $4 \frac { 3 } { 8 }$ ft, $3 \frac { 1 } { 8 }$ ft and $16 \frac { 3 } { 16 }$ ft. If they are welded together, how long is the welded piece?

A) $27 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ft
B) $27 \frac { 11 } { 16 }$ ft
C) $26 \frac { 15 } { 16 }$ ft
D) $26 \frac { 11 } { 16 }$ ft
E) $27 \frac { 3 } { 8 }$ ft