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A silversmith has 2 3/8 pounds of silver. He needs 4 pounds to make a set of silverware. How many more ounces does he need for the job?
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A silversmith has 2 3/8 pounds of silver. He needs 4 pounds to make a set of silverware. How many more ounces does he need for the job?

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Answer: 1 5/8

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4 - 2 \cfrac{3}{8} = 3 \cfrac{8}{8} - 2 \cfrac{3}{8} = 1 \cfrac{5}{8}
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