Question 1178583
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Joe has 7/8 cup of paint in a container. He uses 1/5 cup on a project then adds another 1/4 cup {{{highlight(to_the_container)}}}. 
How much paint does he have​ {{{highlight(in_the_container)}}} now ?
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            I edited your post to give it that form,  which it  SHOUD  have to avoid any misunderstanding.




You should calculate    {{{7/8}}} - {{{1/5}}} + {{{1/4}}}.