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The distance from home to school is 7/8 of a mile for Amy and 2/4 of a mile for Tom. How much farther does Amy walk than Tom?

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Answer:

3/8 of a mile more

Explanation:

2/4=4/8

7/8-4/8=3/8

User Enselic
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The answer is 3/8

because 2/4 × 2 = 4/8

7/8 - 4/8 = 3/8

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