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Three investors own a company. One partner owns 1/4 of the company, while the second partner owns 2/5 of the company. How

much does the third partner own?

User Tfischbach
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Answer:


(7)/(20)

Explanation:

First, add the shares of the first two investors


(1)/(4) +(2)/(5) = (13)/(20)

Then, you subtract that from the total shares of the company, which is 1


1 - (13)/(20) = (7)/(20)

User Gcamargo
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Answer:

7/20

Explanation:

you find the least common denominator then you add them which gives you 13/20 then you subtract 20/20 minus 13/20 which gives you 7/20

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