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In this rectangle, 4/9 is shaded purple. 1/5 is shaded green. What fraction of the rectangle is not shaded?

User Efel
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Answer:

45.7%

Explanation:

4/9 = 20/45

1/5 = 9/45

20/45 + 9/45 = 29/45

45/45 - 29/45 = 16/45

16/45 = 0.457

0.475 x 100 = 45.71

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