SOLUTION: Carl has 3 lengths of cable 5/6 of a yard long 1/4 yard long and 2/3of a yard if he uses 1 yard of cable how much cable will he have left

Question 1106098: Carl has 3 lengths of cable 5/6 of a yard long 1/4 yard long and 2/3of a yard if he uses 1 yard of cable how much cable will he have left

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I would add the 3 lengths, then subtract 1.
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I would use commas and dots, as it is commonly accepted between educated people, to make writing understandable.

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