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- 5/6
- 3/4
- 1/2
- 1
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Correct answer: D. 1
The product 3/4 x 2/3 is 1/2, which adds to the first 1/2 to give 1.
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What fraction equals -(2 + 1/3)?
- -5/3
- -7/3
- 5/3
- 7/3
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Correct answer: B. -7/3
The quantity 2 + 1/3 is 7/3, so its negative is -7/3.
Find the reciprocal of 1/2 + 1/3.
- 5/6
- 5
- 6/5
- 1/5
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Correct answer: C. 6/5
The sum is 5/6, whose reciprocal is 6/5.
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