For This Problem:
To solve this problem, we need to get the fractions into something simpler and easier to work with and in this case we will be using decimals.
1/6 = 0.1667 (Approximated)
3/5 = 0.6
1/25 = 0.04
4/15 = 0.266667 (Approximated)
3/5 = 0.6
3/20 = 0.15
5/8 = 0.625
For this problem in particular, as indicated in the question, we do not need to use a set number of fractions so there are loads of ways to solve this problem and out of all the solutions, this solution was the closest to one (based on decimals shown above). This is how I did it:
1) Convert the fractions into decimals for easier adding, shown above are the decimals.
2) Then add 3/20 to 5/8 which will give you 0.775
3)Then add 0.775 to 4/15 which will equal to 0.966667
4)Then add 0.966667 to 1/25 which will equal to 1.006667
And there it is guys!!!!;
By Zane Abidin From Shireland Collegiate Academy