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Mrs. Khan is mailing 2 packages. The large package weighs 6 2 3 pounds. The small package weighs 3 1 2 pounds. Which statement BEST describes how to find out how much heavier the large package is?

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the larger package is 311 pounds larger
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Answer: In order to find out how much heavier the larger package is, subtract 6 2/3 - 3 1/2

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