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5 1/2 meters of fabric is used to make curtains. 2 7/8 meters of fabric is used to make a flag. How much more fabric is used to make the curtains than the flag?

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Answer:Exact Form: 21/8

Decimal Form:

2.625

Mixed Number Form:2 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:In the question the "how more" quote explains that it will be subtraction so you subtract 5 1/2 - 2 7/8 then you get the answer at the top

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