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Paula spent 3/8 of her allowance on clothes, and 1/6 on entertainment. What fraction of her allowance did she spend on other time?
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Paula spent 3/8 of her allowance on clothes, and 1/6 on entertainment. What fraction of her allowance did she spend on other time?

User Rishabh Mahatha
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1 - 3/8 - 1/6

Change to common denominator:
= 24/24 - 9/24 - 4/24

Combine the numerators:
= 11/24

Paula spent 11/24 of her allowance on other things.
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