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The sum of two fractions is 11/12. If one fraction is 1/4 what is second fraction

The sum of two fractions is 11/12. If one fraction is 1/4 what is second fraction
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The sum of two fractions is 11/12. If one fraction is 1/4 what is second fraction

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Let the second fraction be x.

Given, the sum of two fractions is 11/12.

So,

1/4 + x = 11/12

Subtracting 1/4 from both sides, we get

x = 11/12 - 1/4

x = 11/12 - 3/12

x = 8/12

x = 2/3

Therefore, the second fraction is 2/3.
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