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1/6 students are wearing blue shirts, and 2/3 are wearing white shirts. There are 36 students. How many students are wearing shirts that arent blue or white?​

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Answer:

6 students are wearing shirts that aren't blue or white

Explanation:

1/6 + 2/3 = 5/6

5/6 are wearing either blue or white so 1/6 isn't wearing blue or white

there are 36 student and 1/6 means 36 divided by 6

36 divided by 6 = 6

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