SOLUTION: there are four chisels with widths 1/5in 1/2in 5/7in and 1in. Find the difference in the cutting edge width of the two chisels with the widest blades.

SOLUTION: there are four chisels with widths 1/5in 1/2in 5/7in and 1in. Find the difference in the cutting edge width of the two chisels with the widest blades.

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Question 659680: there are four chisels with widths 1/5in 1/2in 5/7in and 1in. Find the difference in the cutting edge width of the two chisels with the widest blades.
Answer by colliefan(242) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 2 widest have widths of 5/7 in and 1 inch. We need a common denominator to subtract.
1 - 5/7
7/7-5/7
2/7
The difference is 2/7 in.
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