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    4. 49 1/4 + 3 3/8=
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    0  Views: 841 Answers: 2 Posted: 10 years ago
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      49 1/4 + 3 3/8 = The fractions must have the same denominator, so they can be added.  If you change the 1/4 to 2/8, you have 49 2/8 + 3 3/8.  2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8.  49 + 3 = 52.  52 5/8


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        hector5559

        Or 52and 10/16,?
        commented 10 years ago
        Bob/PKB

        Or 20/32, but we're taught to "reduce" to the lowest possible denominator.
        commented 10 years ago

        49 1/4 + 3 3/8 = 52.625 


         

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