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CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 2010

Algebra Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

If each of the four numbers 3, 4, 6, and 7 replaces a $\square$ , what is the largest possible sum of the fractions shown? $\frac{\square}{\square} + \frac{\square}{\square}$

(A) $\frac{19}{12}$ (B) $\frac{13}{7}$ (C) $\frac{5}{2}$ (D) $\frac{15}{4}$ (E) $\frac{23}{6}$

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