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How much string is left when 1 and 3/4 in are cut from a piece measuring 3 and 1 /6 inches​

How much string is left when 1 and 3/4 in are cut from a piece measuring 3 and 1 /6 inches-example-1
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Answer:

1 5/12 inches.

Explanation:

That is 3 1/6 - 1 3/4

= 19/6 - 7/4

The lowest common denominator of 4 and 6 is 12, so we have:

38/12 - 21/12

= 17 /12

= 1 5/12 inches (answer).

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