Question

Of the students in the band, 29 play the flute and 14 play the clarinet. What fraction of the students in the band play either the flute or the clarinet? Responses A 13 1 3 B 313 3 13 C 718 7 18 D 1736

Answer 1

D:
`(17)/(36)`

Explanation:

(First fraction) 2 * 4 = 8

(Second fraction) 1 * 9 = 9

(Denominator) 9 * 4 = 36

8/36 + 9/36 = 17/36

The answer is 17/36, also known as D.

Answer 2

D.17/36

Explanation:

i added 2/9 and 1/4