document.write( "Question 282947: The four sides of a vegetable garden are 14 1/2ft, 30 3/4ft, 27 1/4ft, and 18 1/2ft. How many feet of fencing are needed to go around the garden? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #205435 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! convert 1/2 to 2/4 \n" ); document.write( "14 2/4+30 3/4+27 1/4+18 2/4\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "add up the four sides. \n" ); document.write( "add the fractions \n" ); document.write( "2+3+1+2=8 \n" ); document.write( "8/4=2 \n" ); document.write( "so add 14+30+27+18+2 \n" ); document.write( "the fractions are now included above. \n" ); document.write( "91 feet of fence for the perimeter. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |