the overall length of a machine part consist of three pieces joined together. these pieces measure 2 3/4 in., 1 1/2 in. and 7/8 in. What is the length of the part?
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You just add them together. First, you give them all the same denominator. So 2 3/4 goes to 2 6/8 and 1 1/2 goes to 1 4/8. 1 4/8 + 2 6/8 + 7/8 = 3 17/8. 3 17/8 simplified = 5 1/8. So 5 1/8 inches