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Sum of three like fractions is 18/11. the first 2 fractions are 1/11 and 9/11. find the third fraction.

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Answer:


(8)/(11)

Explanation:

Since the fractions are like, their denominators are 11, then

consider the values that sum to give 18 , that is

1 + 9 + ? = 18

10 + ? = 18 ( subtract 10 from both sides )

? = 8

Then the third fraction is
(8)/(11)

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