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The sum = 5 1\2 A= 6 3\14 what does B=

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we interpret the question as "the sum of A and B is 5 1/2, A= 6 3/14, solve for B"


6 3/14 + B = 5 1/2

B = 5 1/2 - 6 3/14

B = 11/2 - 87/14

B = (77-87)/14

B = -10/14

B = -5/2


the answer is B = -5/2