SOLUTION: Joe has 7/8 cup of paint in a container. He uses 1/5 cup on a project then adds another 1/4 cup. How much paint does he have​ now?

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Question 1178583: Joe has 7/8 cup of paint in a container. He uses 1/5 cup on a project then adds another 1/4 cup. How much paint does he have​ now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7%2F8-1%2F5%2B1%2F4
Raise each to higher terms for denominator 40.

Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Joe has 7/8 cup of paint in a container. He uses 1/5 cup on a project then adds another 1/4 cup highlight%28to_the_container%29.
How much paint does he have​ highlight%28in_the_container%29 now ?
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            I edited your post to give it that form,  which it  SHOUD  have to avoid any misunderstanding.



You should calculate   7%2F8 - 1%2F5 + 1%2F4.