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Add 5/8 inch, 11/16 inch, and 27/32 inch.

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2 5/42 or in decimal form 2.15625
User Rasputino
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Hi,

Work:

Equation;


(5)/(8) + (11)/(16) + (27)/(32)

Write all numerators above the least common denominator 32.


(5 + 11 + 27)/(32)

Calculate the sum of positive numbers.


(69)/(32)

Simplify (FRACTION RESULT)


2 (5)/(32)

Or (DECIMAL RESULT)


2.15625

Hope this helps.
r3t40
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