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A landscaper needs 3 4/8 pounds of plant food. He has 1 1/4 pounds in his truck, and another 4/6 pound at his shop.

How many more pounds of plant food does the landscaper need?


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User Taja Jan
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Answer:

1 and 11/12

Explanation:

1 1/4 + 4/6 = 1 1/12, therefore the landscaper has 1 and 1/12 pounds of plant food.

3 4/8 - 1 1/12 = 1 11/12, therefore the farmer needs 1 and 11/12 pounds of plant food.

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