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Andrew bashir and candy are trying to save money for a birthday party.If andrew saves 1/4 of the total needed bashir saves 2/5 and candy saves 1/10 what fraction of the cost of the party is left to pay?

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Answer:

1/4.

Explanation:

That is 1 - (1/4 + 2/5 + 1/10).

The Lowest common multiple 4 5 and 10 is 20 so we have

20/20 - (5/20 + 8/20 + 2/20)

= 20/20 - 15/20

= 5/20

= 1/4 answer.

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