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gingers baby weighed only 3 3 8 pounds when it was born. the doctor said it could not leave the hospital until it weighed 5 1/2 pounds. how many pounds must the baby gain before it can go home with ginger?
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gingers baby weighed only 3 3 8 pounds when it was born. the doctor said it could not leave the hospital until it weighed 5 1/2 pounds. how many pounds must the baby gain before it can go home with ginger?

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5 1/2 - 3 3/8...

5 - 3 = 2
1/2 - 3/8 = 4/8 - 3/8 = 1/8
2 1/8

the baby has to gain 2 1/8 lbs to go home


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