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Answer:
yes
Step-by-step explanation:
Each of the two lengths is more than 1/2, so their sum will be more than 1.
8/12 > 6/12
7/8 > 4/8
(8/12) +(7/8) > (6/12) +(4/8) = 1/2 + 1/2 = 1
8/12 + 7/8 > 1
The total length of wire is greater than 1 foot, so Sam and Lou have enough for the project.
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If that sort of estimate doesn't work for you, then you can add the numbers to see what their total is.
8/12 +7/8 = 16/24 +21/24 = 37/24 = 1 13/24 > 1
