Step 1; First, we must convert the mixed fractions into improper fractions. To do that we multiply the whole number with the denominator and add with it the numerator while the denominator remains the same. To convert this fraction 1 $\frac{5}{8}$ , we multiply 1 with 8 and then add 4 and keep the 8 as the denominator so we get

1 $\frac{5}{8}$ = (1 × 8) + 5 / 8 = $\frac{13}{8}$ .

Step 2; After conversion, it's just a matter of subtraction. To calculate the clay she used for her project, we subtract the clay she had after from the clay she had before doing the project. While subtracting two fractions, if denominators are equal we subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

$\frac{13}{8}$ - $\frac{6}{8}$ = $\frac{13-6}{8}$ = $\frac{7}{8}$ .

So Breanna used $\frac{7}{8}$ pounds of clay for her project.

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3 years ago

An average tub bath uses 8 gallons of water and an average shower uses 6 gallons. to provide baths for 60 people, how much more

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<span>You need (8-6) 2 extra gallons to take a bath. With sixty people bathing, you'll need 60*2=120 extra gallons to meet the extra demand for water. Alternatively, you could note that 60 bathers*8 gallons per bath=480 gallons of water would be used for 60 baths and 60*6=360 needed for showers. The difference would be 480-360=120 gallons.</span>

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3 years ago

Estimate 5,403 divided by 94​

Estimate 5,403 divided by 94