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Sofia wants to place a sticker 2 ½ inches long in the center of a switch box that is 3 ¾ inches wide. About how far from the edge will she place the sticker?
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Sofia wants to place a sticker 2 ½ inches long in the center of a switch box that is 3 ¾ inches wide. About how far from the edge will she place the sticker?

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First, you have to find the common denominators. 2 2/4 and 3 3/4. Next, you have to subtract them. 3 3/4 - 2 2/4= 1 1/4. She will place the sticker 1 1/4 inches away from the edge. I hope it helps ☺️
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