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Kaylen has two packages to mail. Her packages weigh 6 1/8 pounds total. If her first package weighs 4 1/2 pounds. How many pounds does her second package weigh?

Kaylen has two packages to mail. Her packages weigh 6 1/8 pounds total. If her first-example-1
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Answer:

  • 1 5/8 pounds

Explanation:

Find the difference:

  • 6 1/8 - 4 1/2 =
  • 6 1/8 - 4 4/8 =
  • 5 + 1 1/8 - 4 - 4/8 =
  • 1 + 9/8 - 4/8 =
  • 1 + 5/8 =
  • 1 5/8
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