Question

A franchise is ourned by three people. The first owns 1/5 of the business and the second owns 2/7 of the business. What fractional part of the business is owned by the third

person?

Answer 1

Answer: 8/35.

Step-by-step explanation: Since 1/5 and 2/7 is not equal, you would need to find a common denominator. The common denominator would be 35 = 7/35 + 10/35. After you add you will get your answer. I hope this helps. ;)