Multiply through by the LCD = 60
Checking:
of 60 is 20
of 60 is 15
of 60 is 12
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total = 47
Edwin
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let's number be
third of the number is
fourth of the number is
and fifth of the number is
given: third, fourth and fifth parts added together equals
so, ...solve for
...find common denominator; for , and will be
check:
third of the number is
fourth of the number is
and fifth of the number is
the sum: