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Ming has a goal to jog 4 1/2 miles each day.On Monday she jogged 5 9/16 miles.By how much did she exceed her goal for that day?

Ming has a goal to jog 4 1/2 miles each day.On Monday she jogged 5 9/16 miles.By how much did she exceed her goal for that day?
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ming has a goal to jog 4 1/2 miles each day.On Monday she jogged 5 9/16 miles.By how much did she exceed her goal for that day?

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First, convert 1/2 to 8/16 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 8. Now, subtract 5 9/16 - 4 8/16. This equals 1 1/16 miles over her goal.

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