Question

Mrs. Clark's plant is 434 inches tall. It is 178 inches taller than Jimmy's plant.

How tall is Jimmy's plant?

Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number by filling in the boxes.
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Answer 1

6 5/8 is the answer

Explanation:

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then find the LCD and combine.

Exact Form:

53

8

Decimal Form:

6.625

Mixed Number Form:

6

5

8

Answer 2

256 inches

Explanation:

to solve, just subtract 178 from 434