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One fifth of one number and one fourth of a number are added, the result is 29. What is the original number?

User Kosmos
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Answer:


(580)/(9)

Explanation:


(1)/(5)x + (1)/(4)x = 29


(4)/(20)x + (5)/(20)x = 29


(9)/(20)x = 29


x = 29 * (20)/(9)


x = (580)/(9)

Answer:
(580)/(9)

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