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  • 02-02-2021
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Sam had 1 1-2 m of rope. He cut off 5-8 m and used it for the project. How much does Sam have left​

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armag armag
  • 02-02-2021
1 1/2 m and 5/8 meter need to have the same denominator in order to subtract.

1 1/2 is equivalent to 12/8
Now 5/8 and 12/8 have the same denominator so you can subtract.
12/8-5/8= 7/8
7/8 m is left
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