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A patient is on a low​ sodium, low fat diet. Three months ago the patient weighed 240 1/8 lb Now the patient weighs 215 5/8lb How many pounds did the patient​ lose?
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A patient is on a low​ sodium, low fat diet. Three months ago the patient weighed 240 1/8 lb Now the patient weighs 215 5/8lb How many pounds did the patient​ lose?

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... 34.5 or 34 4/8
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User BlueTrin
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namely what's 240⅛ - 215⅝.


firstly, let's convert the mixed fractions to improper, and then divide.



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