Question

The adult leaffooted bug found in Florida is about 3/4 inch long. The adult thorn bug is about 1/2 inch long. How much longer is the leaffooted bug than the thorn bug? http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/temp-images/testitems/703910/itemimages/IN_SF_EN_MA_G5_FL_2011_BT_08_0014_1.png
OPTIONS
A. 2/4 inch
B. 3/8 inch
C. 1/4 inch
D. 1/6 inch

Answer 1

ok. Subract the two, to find how much longer one is from the other. 3/4-1/2 right? Now, we want to find the LCM of 4 and 2, so we can subtract. It turns out to be 4, since 2 is a divisor of 4. So, convert 1/2 to x/4, and then try subtracting. Tell me if you have difficulties.

Answer 2

I got 1/4

Answer 3

@inkyvoyd

Answer 4

That is correct.

Answer 5

Well, at least that's what I got ;)

Answer 6

yes - you have the right answer.

Answer 7

yay! Thanks! Can u help me on another on another one?

Answer 8

I think inkyvoyd gets the medal here :)