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  • 13-12-2018
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Melvin's backpack weighs 3 2/3 lbs.Ashley's backpack weighs 1 3/9.How much heavier is Melvin's backpack?

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ChiWaWa
ChiWaWa ChiWaWa
  • 13-12-2018

11/3-4/3=7/3 or 2 1/3.


Note: 1 3/9 simplifies to 1 1/3.


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KyoKyoKitty
KyoKyoKitty KyoKyoKitty
  • 13-12-2018

Answer: Melvin's backpack is 2.33 lbs heavier


Step-by-step explanation:

Convert the fractions to decimals (personal preference there)

2/3 = 0.666

3/9 = 0.333

3.66-1.33=2.33


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