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Jonathan measured 2 cups of flour into a bowl on the counter. Then he spilled part of it, and now there is only 3/8 cup left. How much did he spill?

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Answer: He spilled 1 and 5/8 cups because 2-3/8= 1 5/8. To check that, use 1 5/8+ 3/8= 2 cups.

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He spilled 1 and 5/8 cups because 2-3/8= 1 5/8. To check that, use 1 5/8+ 3/8= 2 cups.
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