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Sam had 1/2 m of rope he cut off 5/8 m and used it for a project how much rope does Sam have left?

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Answer:

-1/8

Explanation:

First, you convert 1/2 into 4/8

Then, you subtract 5/8-4/8 and then make it a negative.

There you have it!

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