John needs to cut three strips of wood: one that is 11 3/5 inches long, another that is 15 1/5 inches long, and a third that is 9 2/5 inches long. He has a strip that is 48 inches long. How long will the leftover piece be after he cuts what he wants?
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The lengths are 11 3/5 inches, 15 1/5 inches, and 9 2/5 inches. To make the addition easier, let's convert these mixed numbers to improper fractions. - 11 3/5 inches becomes (11*5 + 3)/5 = 58/5 inches. - 15 1/5 inches becomes (15*5 + 1)/5 = 76/5 inches. - 9 2/5 Show more…
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