Julianne needs 7 yards of string for her kite. She has 5/8 yards. How many more yards does Julianne need for her kite?

Lab asked Feb 12, 2023

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Lab asked Feb 12, 2023

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Find out the difference between 7 yards and 5/8 yards

$7-(5)/(8)=(8*7-5)/(8)=(51)/(8)\text{ yd}$

Convert to a mixed number

51/8=(48/8)+(3/8)=6+3/8=6 3/8 yd

therefore

Ronnis answered Feb 17, 2023

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