Answer: If Amella started with 7/8 gallon of paint in the can and used 3/8 gallons, then the amount of paint left in the can can be found by subtracting the amount used from the amount started with:
Amount left = Amount started with - Amount used
Amount left = 7/8 - 3/8
Amount left = 4/8 or 1/2 gallon
Therefore, Amella has 1/2 gallon of paint left in the can.
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