Problema Solution
a plumber uses two pipes, each of length 12 5/16in.,and third pipe of 28 7/8in. in the installation of a shower. how much pipe was used?
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12 5/6 = (12*6 + 5)/6 = 77/6
28 7/8 = (28*8 + 7)/8 = 231/8
2*(77/6) + 231/8 = 1309/24 = 54 13/24 in
54 13/24 in of pipe was used.