SOLUTION: 2 1/4 was subtracted twice from a number; then 1/8 was subtracted three times and 2/3 was subtracted twice. The resulting number is 3 11/24 . Find the number

Question 1062636: 2 1/4 was subtracted twice from a number; then 1/8 was subtracted three times and 2/3 was subtracted twice. The resulting number is 3 11/24 . Find the number
Found 3 solutions by ewatrrr, josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-2(9/4) - 3(1/8) -2(2/3) = 83/24
n - 18/4- 3/8 - 4/3 = 83/24
n - 108/24 - 9/24 - 32/24 = 83/24
n = 83/24 + 108/24 + 9/24 + 32/24
n = 232/24 0r 9 2/3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n, the number.

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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2 1/4 was subtracted twice from a number; then 1/8 was subtracted three times and 2/3 was subtracted twice. The resulting number is 3 11/24 . Find the number

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