SOLUTION: the weight of two rice bags is 152 2/5kg.if the weight of 1 rice bag is 62 2/3kgs what is the weight of the second bag?

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Question 999591: the weight of two rice bags is 152 2/5kg.if the weight of 1 rice bag is 62 2/3kgs what is the weight of the second bag?

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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You would merely subtract the one bag from the total, or
152 2/5 - 62 2/3 = (we will need a common denominator, which is 15)
152 6/15 - 62 10/15 = (we will need to borrow one, which becomes 15/15)
151 21/15 - 62 10/15 =
89 11/15 kg