Question

Decorations for a seventh-grade dance take 1/6 of the student council's budget. entertainment takes 3/8 of the budget. what fraction of the budget do these expenses cover? What fraction is left for other activities?

Answer 1

The expenses cover 13/24, 11/24 is left over

Answer 2

11/24 is left over

Explanation:

1/6 + 3/8 = 13/24

24/24 - 13/24 = 11/24

11/24 of the budget is left over

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