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Michaela catches 3 fish, which weigh a total of 19 1/2 pounds. One fish weighs 7 5/8 pounds and another weighs 5 3/4 pounds. How much does the third fish weigh? Please answer please

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7 5/8 + 5 3/4

7 5/8 + 5 6/8

12 11/8

13 3/8

19 1/2 - 13 3/8

19 4/8 - 13 3/8

6 1/8

ANSWER: 6 1/8

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