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Carl has three lengths of cable,5/6 yard long,1/4 yard long and 2/3 yard long.he needs at least one yard of cable. Which two pieces together Make a k Length at least 1 yard and closest to one yard

Sagot :

1/4+2/3 = (3+8)/12 = 11/12 = 0.917
5/6+1/4 = (10+3)/12 = 13/12 = 1.083
5/6+2/3 = (5+4)/6 = 9/6 = 3/2 = 1.5
so, closest to 1 = (1/4+2/3)