12 = 12/1 = 24/2, 24/2+1/2=25/2 so 25/2, and it's in simplest form because 2 can't go into 25
The first one is the answer you're looking for
The answer actually is 4,245 BUT that is the correct way to do it because you take the smaller population away from the larger population in order to find their difference in sizes.
Answer: 2 4/5
Step-by-step explanation:
14/3 - 2 2/5
14/3 - 12/5
= 34/15
= 2 4/15
Answer:
1,250 lbs
Step-by-step explanation:
There are 2,000 in 1 ton, so 5 * 2,000 = 10,000 lbs weight limit for the bridge.
10,000-8750 = 1,250 lbs can be added to the truck before they reach the bridge weight limit.
