SOLUTION: Jon spent 1/3 of his study time doing math homework and 2/7 preparing for a history exam. What fraction of his study time remains? help me please. Would i multiply these to ge

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Question 109188: Jon spent 1/3 of his study time doing math homework and 2/7 preparing for a history exam. What fraction of his study time remains?
help me please. Would i multiply these to get 2/21? or no?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jon spent 1/3 of his study time doing math homework and 2/7 preparing for a history exam. What fraction of his study time remains?
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Time he has used: (1/3)+(2/7) = 7/21 + 6/21 = 13/21
Time he has left: (21/21)-(13/21) = 8/21
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Stan H.