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Can anyone help me with this PLEASE HELP!!

Can anyone help me with this PLEASE HELP!!-example-1
User DMart
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Yes

  • 3-5/6 means 3 wholes + 5 1/6's

So

One whole contains

  • 6×1/6=6 one sixths

So

3 whole contains

  • 3(6)=18 one sixths

Now

Total

  • 18+5
  • 23 one sixths
  • 23/6
User Coalmee
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First box 18
Second and third box 23

3 5/6 = 3+5/6 = 3.6/6 + 5/6 = 18/6 + 5/6 = 23/6
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