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Answer: 17/24 ft

Explanation:

Given information

Fred = 4 1/12 ft

Benny = 3 3/8 ft

Given expression deducted from the question

Height difference = Fred - Benny

Substitute values into the expression

Height difference = 4 1/12 - 3 3/8

Convert mixed fraction into an improper fraction

Height difference = 49/12 - 27/8

Convert fraction denominators into a common denominator

Height difference = (49 × 2)/(12 × 2) - (27 × 3)/(8 × 3)

Height difference = 98/24 - 81/24

Simplify by subtraction (subtracting the numerator)

Height difference = (98 - 81) / 24

Height difference =
\boxed{(17)/(24)ft }

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