what is the probability of drawing either an ace or a heart from a single draw from a deck of 52 playing cards. My teacher answered 17/52, i don't get why he did not subtract -1/52 which is both an ace and heart. please explain. thank you.

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what is the probability of drawing either an ace or a heart from a single draw from a deck of 52 playing cards. My teacher answered 17/52, i don't get why he did not subtract -1/52 which is both an ace and heart. please explain. thank you. 

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