there were 24 1/4 crates of tomatoes harvested in the farm,but 7 3/5 crates tomatoes were rotten and had to be thrown out. how many crates of tomatoes are left to be sold?? (mixed number) a.17 13/20 b.16 13/15 c 17 15/20 d. 16 13/20
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there were 24 1/4 crates of tomatoes harvested in the farm,but 7 3/5 crates tomatoes were rotten and had to be thrown out. how many crates of tomatoes are left to be sold?? (mixed number) a.17 13/20 b.16 13/15 c 17 15/20 d. 16 13/20
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Answer:
d. 16 13/20
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve the whole number parts first:
24 - 7 = 17
Solve the fraction part:
1/4 - 3/5 = ?
Find the LCD (Least Common Denominator ):
LCD = 20
5/20 - 12/20 = -7/20
Combine everything:
17 + -7/20 = 16 13/20