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1/5 of people living in a town are taller than 6'0", and 1/6 of the people living in the same town are shorter than 5'0". What fraction of the people of the town measure between 5'0" and 6'0"?

How could I find that answer, like what do I do first to get my answer?

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1/5 of people living in a town are taller than 6'0", and 1/6 of the people living in the same town are shorter than 5'0". What fraction of the people  of the town measure between 5'0" and 6'0"?

How could I find that answer, like what do I do first to get my answer?

thatonegirl_ · Answer

Well, you would add the 2 fractions together and then subtract it from 1.

thatonegirl_ · Answer

so when u add them u get 11/30. Then subtract it from 30/30 and you get 19/30.