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What is the sum of the lengths of the shortest and longest ski trails? the short one is 1 3/8 th long one is 3 1/8 what is the sum

User Tore Rudberg
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Answer:

4 1/2

Explanation:

Given lengths :-

  • 1 3/8
  • 3 1/8

To Find :-

  • Sum

Solving :-

  • 1 3/8 + 3 1/8
  • Convert to improper fractions so there is a common denominator
  • 11/8 + 25/8
  • 36/8
  • 9/2
  • 4 1/2
User McLosys Creative
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Answer:

44/8. ----- then you reduce to the lowest term and convert to decimals 5.5

User Vadersfather
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