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Lisa is working on plans for a 12-acre housing development l. A park will cover 2 1/2 arcres, and paved areas will take 1 3/4 arces. How many acres are left for the home sites. I know the answer but I don't know how to show my work so explain please. 20 points!

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First add 2 2/4 and 1 3/4
= 4 1/4
Then subtract 4 1/4 from 12
= 7 3/4
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