Question

What is difference In length between a 1 1/4 inch button and a 3/8 inch button

Answer 1

Solution:

The given lengths are :$1\frac{1}{4} and \frac{3}{8}$

Converting the mixed fraction to improper fraction we have :

$1\frac{1}{4} =\frac{5}{4}$

The difference between the two fractions is :

$1\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{8}= \frac{5}{4} -\frac{3}{8}$

The LCD is 8.

Making denominators of both fractions same we have:

$\frac{5x2}{4x2}- \frac{3}{8}= \frac{10}{8}-\frac{3}{8}$

Denominators same numerators can be subtracted:

$\frac{10-3}{8}= \frac{7}{8}$

The difference between the two button is \frac{7}{8}[/tex] inche.

Answer 2

1 1/4= 1 2/8  1 2/8-3/8= 7/8 hope this helps