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Add and subtract fractions word problems

Jerry played with 33 friends today, all at different times. He played with Tommy for 78\dfrac{7}{8} of an hour, then Nathan for 34\dfrac{3}{4} of an hour, then Chris for 32\dfrac{3}{2} hours.
How many hours did Jerry play with his 33 friends today?
  • Your answer should be
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/53/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/47/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/41\ 3/4
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