SOLUTION: EIGHT FISH ARE IN THE TANK. ONE IS BLACK, THE REST ARE ORANGE. WHAT FRACTION OF THE FISH ARE ORANGE?

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Question 573557: EIGHT FISH ARE IN THE TANK. ONE IS BLACK, THE REST ARE ORANGE. WHAT FRACTION OF THE FISH ARE ORANGE?
Answer by nrussell1945(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 8 fish. 1 of 8, or 1/8 is black. To find the remainder, subtract 1 from 8. There are 7 of 8, or 7/8, orange fish.
8%2F8-1%2F8=7%2F8