A school wants to make a new playground.

They give the job of planning the playground to a group of students. The students decide to use 1/4 of the playground for a basketball court and 3/8 of the playground for soccer field. How much is left for the swings and play equipment

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Shyla Welch

27 December, 10:51

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Aracely Brown · Answer 1

Times 1/4 by 2 so they have the same denominator, = 2/8

So, 2/8+3/8 = 5/8

1 - 5/8 = 3/8

3/8 is left for the swings and play equipment.

Reyna Russell · Answer 2

1/4 = 2/8 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8 Therefore, 3/8 of the playground is left for the swings and play equipment

A school wants to make a new playground.They give the job of planning the playground to a group of students. The students decide to use 1/4 of the playground for a basketball court and 3/8 of the playground for soccer field. How much is left for the swings and play equipment