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If Morgan has 3 3/4 pounds of roast beef and Eric has 2 2/4 pounds of roast beef. how many more pounds of roast beef does Morgan have than Eric?

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Answer:

1 1/4 pounds

Explanation:

convert the fractions into improper fractions for easier calculations

15/4 - 10/4 = 5/4

5/4 pounds

covert back into mixed numbers: 1 1/4

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