SOLUTION: A butcher has ham weighing 17 3/4 pounds . If he cuts it into 3 equal pieces how much will each of the smaller hams weigh

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Question 481889: A butcher has ham weighing 17 3/4 pounds . If he cuts it into 3 equal pieces how much will each of the smaller hams weigh
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Note: 17 3/4 = (68+3)/4

%2871%2F4%29%2F3+=+71%2F12+ = 5.9 lbs each