SOLUTION: Three fractions each one 3/10 more than the previous one ,add up to 1-1/8.find the fractions.

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Question 1082437: Three fractions each one 3/10 more than the previous one ,add up to 1-1/8.find the fractions.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that's 1+-+1%2F8 and not 1%261%2F8
A%2B%28A%2B3%2F10%29%2B%28A%2B3%2F10%2B3%2F10%29=1-1%2F8
3A%2B3%283%2F10%29=7%2F8
A%2B3%2F10=7%2F24
A=7%2F24-3%2F10
A=35%2F120-36%2F120
A=-1%2F120