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Anna is using a 6 and a 1/2 pound bag . After using the salt 2/5 of the bag remains . How many pounds of salt did Anna use to pour on snow

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We will simplu subtract 2/5 from 6 1/2

6 1/2 - 2/5

9/2 - 2/5


(9)/(2)-\text{ 2/5 =}(45-4)/(10)
=(41)/(10)
=4\text{ }(1)/(10)

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