SOLUTION: a triangle has three sides that measure 2 1/2 in, 5 1/3in, and 5 19/48in. what is the perimeter (total distance around the triangle?

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Question 624738: a triangle has three sides that measure 2 1/2 in, 5 1/3in, and 5 19/48in. what is the perimeter (total distance around the triangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

a triangle has three sides that measure 2 1/2 in, 5 1/3in, and 5 19/48in. 

 P = 5/2 + 16/3 +  259/48     |Multiplying thru by 48 so as all denominators = 1

     5%2A24+%2B+16%2A16+%2B+259+=+P

Will leave it to You to finish it up.